Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Job description

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Position ID: P-

Position status: On Hold

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 3

Start date: T00:00:00.000Z

$1,822.53/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift hospital position requiring RRT certification and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy unit

Night shift, 3x12 schedule (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)

13-week assignment

Weekend hours as needed

Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

Current Missouri state license required if applicable

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the NBRC

BLS and ACLS certifications required (may be obtained upon hire)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required

RRT-ACCS preferred

Minimum 1 year of recent experience in respiratory therapy

Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Prior adult intensive care and emergency department experience preferred

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to be flexible and adaptable

Additional Information

Perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physicians' orders

Determine effectiveness of therapy and adjust care as needed

Provide ventilator support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Maintain life support equipment in intensive care units and other designated areas

Black scrub color required

Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed, must be made up during the assignment

No gaps in employment exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months

Local candidates considered, though a radius rule may apply to local facility contract restrictions

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12

Who can apply

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