Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,243 per week

About the role

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist position in Logansport, Indiana. Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist. Discipline: Allied Health Professional. Duration: 13 weeks. 40 hours per week. Shift: 8 hours, evenings. Employment type: Travel. Immediate opening for a Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of recent acute care experience. The therapist will provide direct patient care across a variety of clinical areas, performing evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines. Job ID: 1542027.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories
• Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function; 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 continuum of care
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
• Lift up to 20 pounds easily; patient moving or lifting may require up to 50 pounds
• Possess specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (some requirements list 2 years)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NRP certification required
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential
• PALS certification may be required in some areas
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment begins

Pay

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

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