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Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta

Respiratory Therapist / PRN Days

Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta

Location
Onsite (Augusta, GA)
Compensation
$37 - $37/hr
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the Role

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically ill patients. The Respiratory Therapist role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and managing respiratory care for critically ill individuals.

Skills

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

Benefits

  • 401k

Full job details

Overview

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

Location: Augusta, GA

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed - Days - 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Compensation: $37.00 per hour

 

 

Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta 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