Travel - Registered Respiratory Therapist

ALEXIAN VILLAGE OF MILWAUKEE; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALEXIAN VILLAGE OF MILWAUKEE is seeking a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time position involving local and national travel. The role includes responsibilities such as patient evaluation, respiratory treatment, and patient education. This is a permanent role with competitive weekly rates based on location and specialty, offering various benefits including PTO, health plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Required credentials include BLS provider and Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Preferred credentials include AHA Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• One year of recent RRT experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develop patient care plans and monitor equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

Travel - Registered Respiratory Therapist

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• Department: Associate Travel Program - RRT
• Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.
  
  

Details

• $1,160-$2,545 Weekly Rate
• Department: Associate Travel Program - RRT
• Schedule: Multiple shifts available, 36 hours per week
• Hospital: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals
• Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.
  
  

This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week travel assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Rates vary by location and specialty.

For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.
  
  

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credentials:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following:
• Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credentials:
• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  

Education

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
  
  

Additional Preferences

• One year of recent RRT experience strongly preferred.
• Local and national travel options are available dependent on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50+ miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more.
  
  

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