Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Per Diem/ PRN

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Per Diem/ PRN

Location: located on the 3rd floor inside St. Joe's Hospital

Schedule: PRN night shift 6:00-6:30

Compensation: $41.00 per hour

Our hospital 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.

Why Join Us:

+ Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

+ Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

+ Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

+ Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

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.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

+ 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 .

+ Possess a Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification by start date.

+ Current state licensure is required.

+ ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

+ One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans