Select Medical - Rochelle Park, NJ
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Rochelle Park, NJ
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Respiratory Therapist (RT) position at Select Specialty Hospital involves providing respiratory care to critically ill patients in a supportive and team-oriented environment. This full-time night shift role includes evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and performing necessary procedures, all while promoting quality improvement and patient education. The hospital is dedicated to the growth and success of its staff, offering various benefits and a sign-on bonus.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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 within 6 months of hire.
Nice-to-haves
- One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
Benefits
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Competitive rates
- Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Extensive and thorough orientation program
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
