Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• 3 months of Meditech experience is preferred.

• AS completion required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: HealthTrust Program - HCA - South Atlantic Division.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Preferred Credentials: - Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Special Requests: - Open to block scheduling of Friday/Saturday/Sunday if interested.

Unit Details: - With 2 therapists, 1 RT assigned to MST/ED and the other RT assigned to ICU/PCU/LDRP. With 3 therapists, assignments are divided further depending on census and acuity. - Uses Hamilton C6 and PB 980 vents, Vapotherm, Airvo, V60 BiPAP, and Bubble CPAP. - Procedures include ABGs, oxygen nebs, vent management, BiPAP management, home O2 qualifications, CPT vest, HiFlo management, Bubble CPAP, and EKGs. - RTs cannot currently intubate; competency checkoff in progress.

Shift & Scheduling: - Minimum of every other weekend expectation.

10 days maximum time off

1 reference required from within the last 12 months

Driver’s license required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or the alternative certification CRT

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – 8th Edition, Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: – –
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date:
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3