Travel Allied-Respiratory Therapist, ICU

StaffDNA®; Edmonds (WA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Team-oriented environment

Résumé du poste

StaffDNA® is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our ICU team. You will deliver essential respiratory care to critically ill patients, including ventilation management and comprehensive therapies, to support life-saving outcomes.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other specialists in a fast-paced, rotating shift environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required in critical care settings. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Responsabilités

• Assess, treat, and monitor ICU patients with respiratory conditions.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation and other life‑support systems.
• Administer aerosol medications and oxygen therapy as prescribed.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians on care plans.
• Respond to emergencies (code blue) with airway management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document progress per hospital policies.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and equipment usage.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Decision making

Team collaboration

Patient care

Outils

Mechanical ventilators

ABG analysis equipment

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Description du poste

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. In this role, you will provide critical respiratory care to patients with severe breathing disorders or life‑threatening conditions, ensuring optimal outcomes through advanced therapeutic interventions.

Respiratory Therapist - ICU

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute or chronic respiratory conditions in the ICU setting.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation and other life‑support systems for critically ill patients.
• Administer aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and other respiratory treatments as prescribed.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Respond to emergency situations, including rapid response or code blue events, to provide airway management and support.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document all treatments and progress in compliance with hospital policies.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use when transitioning out of the ICU.

Work Environment

• Work in a fast‑paced ICU environment that requires critical thinking and quick decision‑making skills.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing life‑saving care.
• Be prepared for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required in critical care settings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth through specialized training and certifications in critical care.
• A supportive work environment that values teamwork and innovation in patient care delivery.

*This information is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Actual job responsibilities may vary by location.*