Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a night shift assignment providing advanced respiratory care.

Details

• Respiratory Care unit setting
• Night shift hours from 18:30-07:00
• 13-week assignment length
• Weekend work required, up to 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule period
• Holiday coverage required based on departmental need

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• NBRC credential required
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• License required if applicable
• Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start of assignment

Additional Information

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
• Assess patients to determine appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop individualized care plans
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and respiratory equipment
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to care team
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and connect them with community support resources
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes
• Accepts local candidates, though pay rate may be reduced within the facility's radius rule