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Trinity Health

Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT

des moines, IA

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Job description

Employment Type:

nFull time

nShift:

n12 Hour Night Shift

nDescription:

nPosition Purpose: Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RT’s are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available!

nWhat you will do: 

nnnQualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions

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nnKnows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.

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nnActs independently & appropriately within, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area

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nnRetains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes

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nnCollaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes

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nnExhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities

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nnEmbraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

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n nMinimum Qualifications:   

nnn2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist   

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nnGraduate of a two-year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.  

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nnCurrent RRTcredential.   

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nnValid State License in Respiratory Care ifrequiredin thestateyou areworking.  

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nnInterpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values.   

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nnAnalytical skillsnecessarytoidentifypatient’sneeds.  

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nnDemonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows environment.  

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n nnPosition Highlights and Benefits:   

nnnPremium Pay  

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nnFlexible Scheduling  

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nnTravel and Per Diem opportunities available  

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nnVariety of Practice Settings  

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nnDailyPayavailable  

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nnReimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment   

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nnOpportunity toparticipatein 403B program   

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n  Ministry Information:   

nnnFirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.   

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nnFirstChoicetravelHealth Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.   

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nnYou’llget to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!  

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nPay Range: $32.22-$35.00 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if Qualified or $60 per hour for local

nActual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles.

nTrinity Health Benefits Summary ( - All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary

nJob Details:

nLocation: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

nStart Date: ASAP

nWeeks: 13

nHours: 3x12

nShift: Nights

nGross Weekly Rate: $

nOur Commitment

nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

nEOE including disability/veteran

Worksite address

des moines, IA, 50319, US

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