Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics - $2,888 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with pediatric experience for a day shift position in a hospital respiratory care department in Oklahoma City, OK.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic respiratory treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff and document patient responses in the electronic medical record
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring
• Serve as a resource to medical staff and provide age-appropriate care across all patient populations served by the department
• Participate as part of the rapid response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly cleaned and maintained

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory care experience required; 2 years in a critical care setting preferred
• RRT credential required (must be obtained within 12 months of hire)
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• BLS certification (AHA) required upon hire
• ACLS certification (AHA) required within 3 months of hire

Qualifications

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends

Pay

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Days, 5x8hrs