Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan (5th floor of Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital)

 

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN Dayshift or Nightshift 

Hours: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm or 7:00 pm- 7:30 am

 

 

$5,000 Sign-in Bonus (after 16 non-orientation shifts)

 

Pay: $41.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

 

Select Specialty Hospital Grand Rapids 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.