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Respiratory Therapist / PRN Days

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron

Location
Onsite (Akron, OH)
Compensation
$44/hr
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the role

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically ill patients. The Respiratory Therapist plays a central role in delivering compassionate, high-quality respiratory care and treatment planning for critically ill patients.

Skills

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

Full job details

Overview

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

Location: Akron, OH

Schedule: 7 a.m. -7:30 p.m.Compensation: $44.00 per hour

 

 

Select Specialty Hospital - Akron 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.