Respiratory Therapist
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This Respiratory Therapist (RT) role involves evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and providing respiratory care to critically ill patients within a critical illness recovery hospital setting. The position plays a central role in delivering compassionate and excellent treatment.
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
Requirements
- Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent
- Proof of graduation (college transcript/diploma preferred or high school transcript/diploma or GED)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date
- Current state licensure
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire
Qualifications
- Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED
- Entry level with 1 year preferred related experience
Nice to Have
- One (1) year of related experience
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About Select Specialty Hospital
A critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients.