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.

Experience:

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

• Experience with Epic is required.

• Experience with Soarian is preferred.

Requirements:

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

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

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

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: RightSourcing Program - United Health Services.

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:

Required Credentials: - Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.

Required Skills/Experience: - Critical care and NICU experience required.

Unit Details: - Provides respiratory therapy services for inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff and employees, and affiliated UHS community groups as needed. - Performs aerosol therapy, CPT/flutter/PEP mask therapy, incentive spirometry, MDI therapy, suctioning, extubation, oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, cough assist/vest therapy, high-flow cannula/humidifier therapy, pulmonary function screening, fit testing, pulse oximetry, adult and pediatric EKGs, mechanical ventilation, arterial puncture and analysis for the blood gas laboratory, and blood gas laboratory quality control. - Uses V60 BiPAP and 980 Puritan Bennett ventilators, MAK, and McKesson. - Participates in external patient transports.

Shift & Scheduling: - Every other weekend.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 2 years

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support

Job Details

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