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Thrive Staffing lists this Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in potosi, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Potosi, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Respiratory Therapist
Overview
A Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a healthcare professional specialized in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients with respiratory issues. They operate in various medical environments, including hospitals, clinics, home care, and rehabilitation centers. Respiratory Therapists are adept at utilizing equipment such as ventilators and oxygen therapy devices to assist patients experiencing breathing difficulties.
Common Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients with breathing difficulties or cardiopulmonary issues by reviewing medical histories, conducting physical exams, and interpreting diagnostic tests such as blood gases, chest X-rays, and pulmonary function tests.
Respiratory Care: Administer treatments to enhance breathing, including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, chest physiotherapy, and inhalation therapy (e.G., nebulizer treatments).
Equipment Management: Set up and monitor respiratory devices like ventilators and CPAP machines, ensuring their proper function and maintenance.
Emergency Response: React to critical situations such as respiratory failure and asthma attacks, providing immediate life-saving interventions.
Patient Education: Educate patients and families on managing chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, and sleep apnea, while teaching the correct use of respiratory devices and medications.
Collaboration: Work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans tailored to patients with respiratory conditions.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress, documenting any changes in respiratory conditions or treatment plans.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Assist patients in pulmonary rehabilitation programs designed to enhance respiratory function, increase exercise tolerance, and alleviate symptoms.
Required Skills
Proficiency in utilizing respiratory equipment and technology.
Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to respiratory care.
Aptitude for assessing patient conditions and responding effectively to changes in respiratory status.
Compassionate communication skills to educate patients and their families.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, particularly in emergency scenarios.
Education and Certification
Education:
An associate's or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program.
Certification: Most states require respiratory therapists to obtain certification by passing an exam offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), such as the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Licensing Requirements by State
All U.S. states require respiratory therapists to be licensed or certified to practice, which typically involves passing the NBRC exams and fulfilling state-specific licensing criteria. Licensing varies by state, including requirements for continuing education and renewal processes.
Work Environment
Respiratory Therapists can work in a variety of healthcare settings including:
Hospitals (ICU, emergency rooms, NICUs, etc.)
Outpatient Clinics
Home Care Agencies
Long-Term Care Facilities
Rehabilitation Centers
Thrive Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT),07:00:00-19:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
Worksite address
potosi, MO, 63664, US
Who can apply
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