Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,004 per week

About the role

We're looking for Respiratory Care professionals for an immediate travel position opening in Florence, SC. The right RT should have 1 year recent acute care experience. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.

Job ID: #1521637 | Duration: 13 weeks | Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

• Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintains appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Cleans, disinfects, assembles, calibrates, maintains respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Evaluates equipment for proper and safe function.
• Reports malfunctions to director.
• Performs arterial puncture and analyzes sample according to procedure guidelines.
• Interacts with co-workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
• Responds to emergent situations that could require Respiratory support.

Requirements

• 1 year of recent acute care experience (2 years may be required per facility requirements).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NBRC certification required.
• PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
• Able 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 based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

36 hours per week, 12-hour day shifts.

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

About the Company

TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs and matching caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health.