Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT job in Bakersfield, California. Respiratory Therapist travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency. More about traveling in California:A California travel assignment offers a full range of options: gorgeous beaches to the south, wine country, and snow-capped mountains to the north. Whatever your best life looks like, you can live it in a CA assignment. Job ID: P-766345 Requirements 1+ year of recent experience in this setting Valid Respiratory Therapy license as required by this state Valid CRT or RRT Credential Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required Professional References Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter Responsibilities Respiratory therapists specialize in treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, cardiac arrest, drowning, blockages, anaphylaxis reactions, emphysema, lung infections and cancers. Under the guidance of a physician, they work in all units within a hospital, including the ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, ER, sleep and pulmonary labs, or in nursing homes and home health settings. They conduct many diagnostic and analytic procedures such as evaluating lung capacity, performing chest physiotherapy, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, checking patients' tissue specimens, and conducting pulmonary function tests. A primary and vital task of respiratory therapists is the management of ventilators and artificial breathing devices for those who have breathing problems. Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts Job ID: P-766345 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr