RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RT) /PRN

Company: Select Medical
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewCritical Illness Recovery HospitalRespiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN/Per DiemHours: 12 Hour ShiftsPay: $40.00 per hour +Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekendsLocation: Select Specialty Hospital San DiegoAt Select Medical's Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community.We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.ResponsibilitiesDo 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.QualificationsYou 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.Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.Current state licensure is required.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 DataSelect Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance.Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/298981/respiratory-therapist-%28rt%29--prn/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814)Share this jobJob ID 298981Location US-CA-San DiegoExperience (Years) 1Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory TherapistStreet Address 555 Washington StreetCompany Select Specialty Hospital - San DiegoPosition Type Per Diem

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