Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,570 per week

TotalMed; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top paying contracts

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Flexible contract terms

High agency ranking

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a position in Lansing, Michigan. This role requires a minimum of 1 year acute care experience, BLS and ACLS certifications, with opportunities for night shifts. Responsibilities include administering respiratory therapies, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with hospital staff to ensure optimal patient care. The agency offers competitive pay packages based on 12-hour shifts and support throughout the travel career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS, ACLS certifications required; PALS and NRP may be needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift patients.

Responsibilities

• Administer various respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain patient records and document care.
• Cleans and calibrates respiratory equipment.
• Perform arterial punctures per guidelines.
• Collaborate with medical staff for optimal care.
• Respond to emergencies requiring respiratory support.
• Responds to emergent situations that could require Respiratory support.

Skills

Acute care experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Education

BLS

ACLS

NBRC

PALS

NRP

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Lansing, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Respiratory Care professionals for an immediate travel position opening in Lansing, MI. The right RT should have 1 year recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Physical / Skill Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience.
• Must have BLS, ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• BLS, NBRC, 2 Years (Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment).

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1399560. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist - RRT THER - Travel.

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

In the fast-paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter - traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.

Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere.

We care like no others that you can care like no other.

What the TotalMed experience can offer you:

• Top paying contracts
• 24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet your needs
• Long or short term contracts available nationwide
• Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys

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