Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,699 per week

TotalMed

Decatur (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Decatur, Georgia. Candidates must have at least 1 year of recent acute care experience and the required certifications (BLS, ACLS). The role includes administering respiratory care, maintaining patient records, and responding to emergency situations. The position involves working 12-hour night shifts for a total of 36 hours per week with a competitive pay package and potential travel benefits.

Qualifications

Must have 1 year of experience in acute care.
ACLS and BLS certifications required.
Additional certifications like PALS and NRP may be required.

Responsibilities

Administer various respiratory and cardiology modalities.
Maintain patient records and documentation.
Clean, calibrate, and maintain respiratory equipment.
Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples.
Respond to emergent respiratory situations.
Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Respiratory Care

Patient Care

Education

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

NBRC Credential

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Decatur, Georgia.

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 Decatur, GA. The right RT should have 1 year’s 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.

Respiratory Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Respiratory Therapists should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of 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.
ACLS, BLS, NBRC, 2 Years (Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.)

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1401748. 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.

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