Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,955 per week

talent4health; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Gulfport, Mississippi. The role is 36 hours per week with 12-hour day shifts. Start date ASAP and travel employment type ensure coverage for a hospital setting.

You will evaluate patients, administer therapies, and coordinate with physicians to ensure high-quality respiratory care during the shift.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with registered RT credential.
• Experience in travel healthcare assignments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine appropriate respiratory care plans.
• Explain treatments and equipment to patients and educate for discharge.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and ventilatory support.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning as needed.
• Monitor patient responses and document results in charts.
• Communicate with physicians regarding treatment effectiveness.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Travel Contract

Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
Pay: $1,954.60 per week
Shift: Day Shift – 3x12-hour shifts
Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to patients in a hospital setting. The therapist will provide intensive respiratory care, evaluate patient conditions, recommend treatment plans, and transport patients into and out of the facility as medically prescribed. The role requires working within the scope of professional licensure with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate respiratory treatment plans.
• Explain treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and provide education for discharge to home.
• Administer prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilators, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Perform oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal suctioning.
• Conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring according to facility policy.
• Review chest X-rays to determine whether further evaluation is needed.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and recognize basic arrhythmias.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies, including NIF and vital capacity testing.
• Assist with respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement.
• Drain chest fluid using a PleurX catheter or similar device when applicable.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including emergency and non-emergency insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Perform arterial punctures, assess ventilation efficiency, and monitor, record, and report test results.
• Follow laboratory policies and procedures in facilities with moderate-complexity labs, including specimen handling, equipment use, documentation, quality control, and maintenance.
• Perform CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free-hand techniques and/or video laryngoscopy.
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor various mechanical ventilation systems.
• Assist with equipment preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Document treatments, pre- and post-assessments, and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts.
• Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding treatment effectiveness.
• Provide accurate handoff communication during shift-to-shift rounds.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry, verification, and correction of errors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Shift: Day shift
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts
• Weekly Pay: $1,954.60
• Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
• Start Date: ASAP

Note: Guaranteed hours, required certifications, and minimum experience were not specified in the provided details.

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