Travel: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistThe Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic services to inpatient and outpatient populations in accordance with medical staff-approved protocols and department policies. The role includes assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures and managing a variety of respiratory care services.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide respiratory treatments and cardiopulmonary services to patients.Manage ventilators and perform ventilator weaning.Maintain airways and manage tracheostomies and ET tubes.Administer medicated aerosol treatments, including nebulizer therapy.Assist with intubations and other invasive/non-invasive procedures.Perform arterial line insertion and blood gas testing.Conduct pulmonary function studies and cardiac/pulmonary stress tests.Provide CPAP and BiPAP therapy.Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to provide timely respiratory care.Facility Requirements2+ years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.Recent experience required with: Ventilator management and weaningTracheostomyET tubesCPAP/BiPAPNebulizer treatmentsNBRC RRT or CRT certification required – must be attached to submission.Oklahoma RT license required – must be attached to resume.BLS and ACLS required through the American Heart Association (AHA) – must be attached to submission.