Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Days
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Days, $42/hr 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: $42/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati as a Respiratory Therapist – Per Diem Days, $42/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Respiratory Therapy position at Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, Ohio.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Critical care, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, 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: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing appropriate treatment plans for those with critical medical conditions. They also perform clinical procedures such as endotracheal tube management and provide counseling to patients and their families.
Benefits package: 401k, Orientation Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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