Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,250 per week
About the role
We're looking for Respiratory Care professionals for an immediate travel position opening in Rock Springs, WY. 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.
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist | Discipline: Allied Health Professional | Employment Type: Travel
Responsibilities
- Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
- Maintain appropriate patient records/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 sample according to procedure guidelines.
- Interact with co-workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
- Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year recent acute care experience (2 years may be required per specific assignment).
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
- RRT credential required.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
- Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Pay
Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
- Shift: 12 hours, days
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
About TotalMed Allied
TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health.
Job ID: #1525913