Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Company: Select Medical
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCritical Illness Recovery Hospital - Fort Myers (we are near Keiser University)Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Part-Time$7,500 Sign-On BonusAt Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions. Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.Evaluating patient 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.QualificationsYou will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.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 required.ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:One (1) year of related experience preferred.

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