Travel NICU Respiratory Therapist - $2,596 per week

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Worcester, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel We're looking for a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT) for an immediate travel position opening in Worcester, MA. The right Peds-RRT must have 1 year of recent acute care experience. Responsibilities Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities. Maintain appropriate patient records/documentation. Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function and report malfunctions to director. Perform arterial puncture and analyze sample according to procedure guidelines. Interact with co-workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patients being treated. Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support. Physical Requirements Peds-RRTs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean or stoop without difficulty, and lift up to 20 pounds (up to 50 pounds at times). They must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Qualifications 1 year of experience in acute care Valid NBRC-RRT credential Board certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (may be required in some areas) 2 years of RRT experience (if required) Benefits Top paying contracts 24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet your needs Long or short‑term contracts available nationwide Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - PED-RRT THER - Travel TotalMed Allied Job ID #1399107. #J-18808-Ljbffr