Overview:
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN
Location: Jackson, TN
Schedule: PRN / 12-hour shifts
Compensation: $35 per hour
Sign-on Bonus: Up to $5,000
Select Specialty Hospital - West Tennessee 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 Respiratory Therapist (RT) 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
* 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.
* 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.
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