• Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Full-time & PRN Night

    Select Medical (St. Louis, MO)


    Overview

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

    **Locations:** St. Charles & Town and Country

    **Schedule:** 7p-7a

    **Compensation:** $42 / hourly

     

    _Competitive shift differentials for nights $3.50 and weekends $3.50_

     

    **Select Specialty Hospital, St. Charles** 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

    Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient care experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

     

    + Evaluating patient 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.

    Qualifications

    You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

    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 within 6 months of hire. _(Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire)._

    Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

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

     

    Additional Data

    Benefits:

    + **Recharge & Refresh:** Generous PTO and PST to maintain a healthy work-life balance

    + **Your Health Matters:** Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan

    + **Invest in Your Future:** Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, aswell as Life and Disability protection

     

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    **Job ID** _337891_

    **Experience (Years)** _1_

    **Category** _Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist_

    **Street Address** _3015 N Ballas Road_