Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,133 per week

About the role

Travel Respiratory Therapist position in Aberdeen, South Dakota. 13-week assignment, 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts. Immediate opening for Respiratory Care professionals with at least one year of recent acute care experience.

Job ID: 1525510

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 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

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• PALS and NRP certifications may be required depending on assignment area
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Physical demands

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
• Ability to lift 20 pounds easily
• Ability to move or lift patients up to 50 pounds at times
• 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

• 13-week travel assignment
• 36 hours per week
• 12-hour night 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 one