About the role

Select Specialty Hospital in Canton, OH, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, world-class inpatient post-ICU services to critically ill patients. The role involves evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and performing critical respiratory care procedures within a dedicated critical illness recovery setting.

Skills

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

Full job details

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN Tier 2

Location: Canton, OH

Compensation: $53.00 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for Nights

Schedule:

Night Shift - 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Minimum of two 12-hour shifts per week
One major and one minor holiday per year
At least 3 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling cycle

Select Specialty Hospital - Canton 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.

Respiratory Therapist / PRN Tier 2