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Select Specialty Hospital - West Tennessee, LLC

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $36/hr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Jackson, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$62,609 / year median in Tennessee

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Position:

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location:

Jackson, TN

Inside of Jackson Madison General Hospital Schedule:
PRN/Per Diem/As Needed
12 Hour Shifts
Night Shift 7:00p-7:00a

Compensation:

$36.00 per Hour Sign on

Bonus:

$7,500 Select Specialty Hospital

West TN is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives
and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

Start Strong:

Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for

Advancement:

Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

Foster Well-being:

We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Your Impact Matters:

Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 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. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift) Preferred qualifications: One (1) year of related experience is preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans