Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - $1980 per week.

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <75 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.

• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.

• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Credentials: Graduate of a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care)-approved respiratory program required.

Special Requests: Clinicians may be eligible for an earlier start date if they have recent PA fingerprint results and PA Child Abuse Clearance Results (obtained within <5 years).

Unit Details: Provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system across all patient populations and patient service areas. Assesses patient condition and determines treatment requirements, including therapy type and duration, medication dosages, inhalant administration methods, precautions, and modifications compatible with physician orders, using prescriptions, arterial blood gases, and patient information. Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders and interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives. Sets up and operates mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators; administers medicinal gases and aerosol drugs; and adjusts treatment parameters including volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient function. Monitors physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; performs bronchopulmonary drainage, breathing exercises, and pulmonary function tests. Consults with physicians regarding adverse reactions, assists with transporting mechanically ventilated patients, and responds to all code situations. Maintains patient charts containing pertinent identification and therapy information.

Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. Every other holiday.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead/Supervisor references required from within the last 2 years

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date: Start ASAP
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3