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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Day Shift - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Select Specialty Hospital - Wilmington

Location
Onsite (Wilmington, DE)
Compensation
$45/hr
Level
Entry Level
Posted 2 days ago

About the role

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically critically ill patients. The Respiratory Therapist plays a central role in delivering compassionate, excellent treatment and care to patients and their families during vulnerable moments.

Skills

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

Benefits

  • 401k

Perks

  • Sign-on bonus

Full job details

Overview

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

Location:Wilmington, DE (located inside of ChristianaCare Wilmington)

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem Day Shift, 12-hour shiftsCompensation: $45.00 per hour plus shift differentials for weekends 

Sign-on Bonus: $2,500

 

Our hospital 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