Respiratory Therapist- New Graduate

Overview Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - New Graduate Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South (South High Street) Schedule: Full-time / 12 - hour shifts / NightsCompensation: $35 per hour Sign-on bonus: $15,000 Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South (South High Street) is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way. We support your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong : Extensive 10-13-week structured new graduate orientation program with a dedicated preceptor. Invest in Your Future : Tuition reimbursement and continuing education. Elevate Your Skills : Clinical ladder programs Ease the Burden : Student debt benefit program. Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Applicants may apply before being licensed however must have license upon start date. Responsibilities Responsibilities Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan. Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum requirements: Graduate of accredited program for Respiratory Therapy. Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED. BLS certification required. Current state licensure required. Student or educational permit to practice acceptable based on individual state regulations. ACLS required within 6 months of hire. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Select Medical