Travel Respiratory Therapist
American Traveler
Craig, Colorado, United States
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Days
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
Start date:
$2,434.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a day shift hospital position requiring RRT/CRT certification and at least 1 year of hospital respiratory experience.
Details
- Hospital setting with respiratory care across Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric, and Critical Care specialty areas
- Responsibilities include ventilator management, medication administration, arterial blood gas draws, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Day shift schedule
- 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Active state license required if applicable
- RRT or CRT credential required
- BLS certification required (within 90 days of hire)
- NRP certification required (within 6 months of hire)
- Minimum 1 year of respiratory experience in a hospital setting
- Graduate of a COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program
- Pulmonary diagnostics experience preferred
- Cardiac diagnostics experience (EKG, Holter monitor, Event Monitor, Cardiac Stress Testing) preferred
Additional Information
- Perform effective airway management including bag/mask ventilation and assist with intubation
- Initiate, maintain, and monitor ventilator patients while interpreting flow volumes and pressure volume curves
- Perform patient assessments across neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and critical care populations
- Assist in orientation and training of new employees, students, and precept new staff
- Maintain accurate documentation and complete patient charge reconciliation
- Adhere to facility dress code and attire policies
- Comply with PPE requirements for exposure to blood, chemicals, and other hazardous substances
Hours per week: 36
Hours per shift: 12
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