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Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Day shift

Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham

Location
Onsite (Birmingham, AL)
Compensation
$35 - $35/hr
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the Role

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, world-class inpatient post-ICU care for critically ill patients. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and managing critical respiratory interventions within a dedicated recovery setting.

Skills

Respiratory therapy Critical care Endotracheal tube insertion Endotracheal tube removal Patient evaluation Treatment planning Patient counseling Quality improvement Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Benefits

  • 401k

Full job details

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Birmingham, AL (3rd floor of Brookwood Baptist Medical Center)

Schedule: PRN Day shift - 6:30 am to 7:00 pm

Compensation: $35.00 per hour

(Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends)

 

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham 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 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
  • Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.  Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. 
  • 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.
  • 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 upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans