Respiratory Therapist (RT) / PRN - $5,000 Sign-on bonus

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines

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Des Moines, Iowa$34 per hourPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, $5K Sign-On Bonus in United States.

Key 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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $34/hr

Signing bonus: $5,000.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyCritical carePatient evaluationEndotracheal tube insertionEndotracheal tube removalQuality improvementPatient counselingBasic Life SupportACLS

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Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines is open to psychologist candidates.

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Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $34 per hour.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Critical care, Patient evaluation, Endotracheal tube insertion, Endotracheal tube removal, Quality improvement, Patient counseling, Basic Life Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients and recommends appropriate treatment plans for those with critical and complex medical conditions. They also perform procedures such as endotracheal tube insertion and removal while providing education to patients and their families.

Benefits package: $5,000 sign-on bonus, 401k eligibility, Employee assistance program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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