Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - $1,642 per week
TotalMed · Arlington, TX · 5 days ago
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About the role
TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Arlington, Texas. The position requires a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds‑RRT) with at least one year of recent acute care experience. You will provide direct patient care across a variety of clinical areas, performing evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
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 that require respiratory support.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (posting also notes “2 Years” in requirements list).
- NBRC‑RRT credential.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- PALS certification (may be required in some areas).
- NRP certification (may be required in some areas).
- Physical demands: ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty; lift 20 lb routinely and up to 50 lb when moving patients.
- Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Schedule
- Shift: 12‑hour nights.
- Hours per week: 36.
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks.
- Employment type: Travel.
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.
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
Job ID: 1528857