Respiratory Therapist PRN
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BLS OES 2024 · MO adjusted
40% below median for Respiratory Therapist in MO — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, $42/hr, $5K Bonus in United States. Overview Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) Location: St. Charles, MO Schedule: PRN Day or Night 7- 7 Compensation: $42 /hourly Competitive shift differentials for nights $3.
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.
- ACLS is required upon hire.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $42/hr
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $42000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in St. Charles, Missouri.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Critical Care, Endotracheal Tube Insertion, Endotracheal Tube Removal, Quality Improvement, Patient Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and providing respiratory care for patients with critical and complex medical conditions. This also involves performing endotracheal tube insertion and removal, promoting quality improvement, and counseling patients and fami...
Benefits package: $5,000 sign-on bonus with no commitment, Competitive shift differentials for nights ($3.50) and weekends ($3.50), Extensive orientation program, Potential for full-time opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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