• Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

    Select Medical (Jackson, TN)


    Overview

    **Position:** Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN

    **Location:** Jackson, TN

    **Schedule:** PRN / 12-hour shifts / Must be available to pick up weekend shifts regularly

    **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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    **Job ID** _327546_

    **Experience (Years)** _1_

    **Category** _Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist_

    **Street Address** _620 Skyline Drive_