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Overview Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN Location: Erie, PA Schedule: 6:30 p.m. - 7 a.m. - PRN/Per Diem/As NeededCompensation: $40.00 per hour Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Select Specialty Hospital - Erie 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 Respiratory Therapist (RT) 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 * 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. * 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.