Travel RRT - ICU - Respiratory Therapy

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT job at a Magnet hospital in Peoria, Illinois. 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.
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Job ID: P-784233
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-784233
Open Positions: 1

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