Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,665 per week

About the role

We're looking for Respiratory Care professionals for an immediate travel position opening in West Jordan, UT. 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 #1515090. Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, 12-hour day shifts.

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

• 1–2 years recent acute care experience (posting notes 1 year in description, 2 years in requirements list)
• BLS, ACLS required; PALS and NRP may be required in some areas
• RRT and NBRC certification required
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
• Physical demands: able to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty; lift 20 lbs routinely; move or lift patients up to 50 lbs at times
• Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

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

Pay & schedule

Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.