Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

Schedule: Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts. Weekends required.

Assignment Details: Contract length: Not specified. Guaranteed hours: Not specified.

Requirements:

• Active state license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Previous travel experience preferred.
• Certifications: RRT preferred; CRT, BLS, ACLS also accepted.
• Core clinical skills: Adult critical care and ventilator management, including weaning and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, trach care, extubation, ABG interpretation, suctioning (oral/nasal, trach), airway placement, inhaled/nebulized therapies, and pulmonary hygiene.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients in med/surg and progressive care units.
• Administer various respiratory therapies and treatments according to established protocols.
• Monitor patient status and equipment functioning, responding to alarms and making necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes in respiratory care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities and responses.

Compliance / Notes:

• Submission/fingerprinting must be completed urgently after booking.
• Return-to-office required with submission.
• Vaccination: COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only).

Client Details: City Columbus, State OH