Travel Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist - $3,055 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT) for an immediate travel assignment in Honolulu, HI. The role requires 1 year of acute care experience and NBRC-RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications; PALS/NRP may be required in some areas.

The position is 16 weeks long, 42 hours per week, with a 12-hour rotating shift. As a Peds-RRT you will deliver direct patient care, evaluate and treat according to protocols, document care, and coordinate with the care team to

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent acute care experience required.
• NBRC-RRT, BLS, and ACLS are required; PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across clinical areas following procedural guidelines.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples per guidelines.
• Maintain and document patient records; ensure equipment is calibrated and safe.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and staff to optimize continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Education

NBRC

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 42 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT) for an immediate travel position opening in Honolulu, HI. The right Peds-RRT must have 1 year of recent acute care experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As a Peds-RRT, you will provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.

As a Peds-RRT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintains appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Cleans, disinfects, assembles, calibrates, maintains respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluates equipment for proper and safe function. Reports malfunctions to director.
• Performs arterial puncture and analyzes sample according to procedure guidelines.
• Interacts with co-workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
• Responds to emergent situations that could require Respiratory support.

Peds-RRTs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Peds-RRTs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Peds-RRTs must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have NBRC-RRT, BLS, and ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Requirements

• ACLS
• BLS
• NRP
• NBRC
• PALS
• 3 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1530170. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 42.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - PED-RRT THER - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1