Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,818 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a position in Wailuku, Hawaii. This role requires 1 year of recent acute care experience and valid certifications including ACLS and BLS.

The therapist will be responsible for administering respiratory modalities, maintaining documentation, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have appropriate vision abilities. A travel compensation package based on a 12-hour night shift and 36 hours per week is offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent acute care experience required.
• Must have certifications ACLS and BLS.
• Additional certifications like PALS and NRP might be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of respiratory modalities.
• Maintain patient records and documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Perform arterial punctures and analyze samples.
• Interact with other personnel to optimize patient care.
• Respond to emergencies requiring respiratory support.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient documentation

Equipment maintenance

Respiratory support response

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel position in Wailuku, Hawaii.

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 Wailuku, HI. 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.
• Maintain appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluate equipment for proper and safe function. Report malfunctions to director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co-workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
• Respond to emergent situations that could require respiratory support.

Physical 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 must be able to lift up to 20 pounds normally and may need to lift up to 50 pounds at times. 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.

Certifications

ACLS, BLS, NBRC, 2 Years. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Compensation and Placement

Job ID #1426186. Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.