Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days
Regency Hospital - Northwest Indiana
Location
East Chicago, Indiana
Salary
$28 / HOUR
Quick overview
Design and implement therapeutic rehabilitation programs for injured student athletes. Manage emergency incidents and provide preventative care during games and practices to reduce injury risks.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree, NATA-BOC certification, and CPR certification. A Master's degree and applicable state licensure are preferred or required.
Job description
Overview Position
- Respiratory
- Therapist (RT) -
- Per
- Diem/
- PRN
- Location:
- East
- Chicago,
- Indiana
- Schedule:
- PRN
- Days
- Compensation: $46.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends Regency Hospital 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. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
- 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
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Continuing Education
- Professional Support Network
