Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist (Contract)

Location: Pontiac, MI

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (with the option to extend)

Shift: Nights, 3x12s, 36 hours weekly

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Travel Respiratory Therapist to join our team for a 13-week contract assignment. The ideal candidate will have experience providing high-quality respiratory care in diverse clinical settings, with the flexibility to adapt to new environments and work with different patient populations. As a traveling therapist, you'll be responsible for delivering respiratory care across various healthcare facilities, ensuring patients receive optimal respiratory support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct patient assessments to evaluate respiratory status, history, and risk factors, including vital signs, lab results, and pulmonary function.
• Ventilator Management: Operate and monitor ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients in ICU, ER, and other clinical settings.
• Treatment Administration: Administer oxygen therapy, nebulized treatments, and aerosolized medications as prescribed. Provide manual ventilation for patients in respiratory distress.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency situations such as code blues, respiratory arrests, and other critical care needs.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families on respiratory health, breathing techniques, home oxygen use, and medication management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement respiratory care plans.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and interventions.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that respiratory equipment is properly calibrated, cleaned, and maintained according to facility protocols.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current Respiratory Therapist (RT) license in the state of assignment. Certification by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy, preferably in acute care settings (ICU, ER, critical care, etc.).
• BLS/ACLS Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Travel Experience: Previous travel experience is a plus, but not required.
• Skills: Strong clinical skills, flexibility, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, with weekly pay.
• Housing & Travel Stipends: Housing and travel expenses covered, or stipends provided.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive benefits package.
• Bonus Opportunities: Referral bonuses and completion bonuses available.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick leave benefits.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education and certifications.

Why Join SkyBridge Healthcare? Work with a top-rated team and gain experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Gain flexibility and the opportunity to explore new locations and facilities across the country. Enjoy a supportive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.