Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $1,310 per week

Travel position in Dallas, TX • 13-week assignment • 36 hours/week, 12-hour night shifts • Job ID: 1518127

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT) for an immediate travel assignment in Dallas, Texas. The therapist will provide direct patient care across a variety of clinical areas, performing evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines. Candidates must have at least one year of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; report malfunctions to the director
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines
• Interact with co-workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (posting also notes 2 years in requirements summary)
• NBRC-RRT credential
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification (may be required in some areas)
• NRP certification (may be required in some areas)
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Physical demands

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; patient handling may require lifting up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay

Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1