Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,570 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Somerset, Kentucky. This position requires 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, and night work. Applicants should have 1 year of recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
• Administer respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients.
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function and 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 the continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.
• Stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• NBRC, ACLS, BLS, RRT, NRP certification.
• 1 year of experience.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Must be available for travel assignments.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures and equipment.

Benefits

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

Pay

The 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.