Respiratory Therapist - 13-Week Knoxville Contract

Origin Travel Nurses; Knoxville (TN); In loco; USD 94.000 - 112.000; Tempo pieno

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ARMStaffing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role involves delivering intensive respiratory care, evaluating patients, and educating them about procedures and equipment.

The position requires an RRT license and relevant experience. The successful candidate will operate ventilatory equipment, perform respiratory procedures, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure therapy effectiveness.

Competenze

• Must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license and have experience performing respiratory care duties.

Mansioni

• Evaluate patients and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Explain procedures and provide discharge education.
• Administer treatments and operate ventilatory equipment and oxygen devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography per policy.
• Review chest x-rays and recognize basic arrhythmias on EKG.
• Assist in bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation.
• Maintain thorough documentation of treatments and patient responses.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team about therapy effectiveness.

Conoscenze

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Ventilator Care

EKG Review

Strumenti

Ventilators

Oxygen Systems

EKG Interpretation

Descrizione del lavoro

ARMStaffing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role involves delivering intensive respiratory care, evaluating patients, and educating them about procedures and equipment.

The position requires an RRT license and relevant experience. The successful candidate will operate ventilatory equipment, perform respiratory procedures, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure therapy effectiveness.