Travel RT, Respiratory Therapist

Employment Type: Part time

About the role

FirstChoice – Trinity Health's staffing solution – offers experienced Respiratory Therapists premium compensation and maximum flexibility. FirstChoice RTs fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, with nationwide opportunities available. This role provides flexible scheduling, premium pay, a variety of practice settings, and learning opportunities with a minimum commitment and online self-scheduling.

Requirements

• Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations
• Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility
• Ability to complete orientation and training (options available to fit your schedule)
• 2 years of current experience working in an acute setting (hospital, not nursing home or rehab)
• Active RT license

Responsibilities

• Performs various therapeutic procedures, including advanced practice procedures such as operating balloon pumps, working in NICU, and performing Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
• Behaves in accordance with Trinity Health’s Mission, Vision, and guiding behaviors
• Provides professional leadership in patient care delivery using "AIDET" principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and "Managing Up" communication techniques
• Uses "Key Words at Key Times" to enhance patient and internal customer experiences
• Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model for respiratory care in system committees or work groups
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and fosters cooperative relationships
• Performs duties per AARC guidelines, including responding to cardiopulmonary arrest and other emergencies
• Participates in patient rounds and ensures treatments align with physician orders and approved protocols
• Assesses patient situations and suggests therapy changes to medical staff for improved care
• Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen and medical air shutdown procedures
• Reviews and adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Prioritizes conflicting requests for respiratory care services
• Provides high-quality, age-specific, and culturally competent patient care
• Completes annual unit/area competencies and participates in new educational programs and equipment implementations
• Facilitates instruction of staff or students during clinical training
• Completes Health Stream training annually and maintains a log of professional growth activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner-accredited Respiratory Therapist program (registry eligible)
• Current RRT credential
• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications

Pay

Pay Range: $37.11 per hour (not including applicable differentials and travel stipend). Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. For this assignment: $2,736 gross weekly rate for 3x12-hour day shifts.

Schedule

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 3x12-hour shifts (days)