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Job description
Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
American Traveler
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Position ID: P-
Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: Nights
Length (weeks): 13
Openings: 1
Start date: T00:00:00.000Z
$2,093.50/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position at a teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and an active Ohio state license.
Details
Respiratory Therapy unit within a hospital setting
Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
Weekend work required
Floating between campuses may be required
Works in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings
Requirements
Active BLS certification required
RRT certification required (CRT accepted only if RRT not held, not both)
Active Ohio state license required in hand at time of consideration (not pending)
License required if applicable
Minimum 2 years of experience required
High school diploma or official transcripts required during compliance process
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
Experience with airway management including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
Experience with arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation
Experience with various medication delivery systems and administration including nebulizers, aerosol setups, and oxygen therapy
Additional Information
First-time travelers will be considered for this position
Provide respiratory care services including ventilator management, airway management, and medication administration
Responsible for pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and ABG interpretation
Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon contract signing, with candidates outside Ohio required to travel for fingerprinting or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet
RTO must be submitted with application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor-level leadership position; Charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted
Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility
Current employees are ineligible for travel positions at this facility
Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers
Hours per week: 36
Hours per shift: 12
Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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