Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,132 per week

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee. Job ID #1464542.

About the role

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist position in Chattanooga, TN. Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: 12 hours, nights. Hours per week: 36. Employment type: Travel. Immediate opening.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
• Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function.
• Report malfunctions to director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze sample according to procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co-workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
• Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent acute care experience (some areas may require 2 years).
• Current BLS certification.
• Current RRT certification.
• NBRC credential.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP may be required depending on assignment.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds; moving/lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, 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

Shift: 12 hours, nights. Hours per week: 36. Duration: 13 weeks.

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