Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $3,037 per week

About the role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week position in Tupelo, Mississippi. The role involves providing direct patient care in various clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines. The ideal candidate should have 1 year of recent acute care experience.

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

• BLS, ACLS, NBRC, 2 Years
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience.
• Must have BLS, ACLS.
• PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Skills

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Pay

The pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Shift: 8 hours, days