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Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem/PRN NIGHTS

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville

Location
Onsite (Nashville, TN)
Compensation
$40 - $40/hr
Level
Entry Level
Posted 2 days ago

About the Role

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville 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 to patients during vulnerable moments of their recovery.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy Critical Care Patient Assessment Endotracheal Tube Insertion Endotracheal Tube Removal Treatment Planning Patient Counseling Quality Improvement Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Full job details

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) 

Location: Midtown Nashville

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN

Nights, 7pm - 7am

 

$40 per hour

 

 

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans