Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult ICU - $1,885 per week

TotalMed; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 82 656 - 103 320; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TotalMed is hiring a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Seattle, Washington for a 13-week assignment. Responsibilities include administering respiratory therapies, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have BLS, ACLS, and RRT certifications along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a pay package based on 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts with benefits including a tax-free stipend.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute-care experience.
• BLS and ACLS mandatory; PALS and NRP may be required.
• At least 2 years of experience as RRT required.

Responsabilités

• Administer respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients.
• Maintain patient records and documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment.
• Perform arterial puncture and sample analysis.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize patient care.
• Respond to emergency respiratory situations.

Connaissances

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Experience in acute-care

RRT certification

Description du poste

Job Overview

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist position in Seattle, Washington for a 13‑week assignment.

Job Details

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

Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities to patients.
• Maintain appropriate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate, and maintain respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories; evaluate equipment for proper and safe function and report malfunctions to the director.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to procedure guidelines.
• Interact with co‑workers, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patients being treated.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty; lift up to 20 pounds routinely, and handle patients requiring lifts of up to 50 pounds at times. Must have specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute‑care experience.
• BLS and ACLS mandatory; PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• BLS, RRT, NBRC, and at least 2 years of experience required; additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Pay & Benefits

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts, 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Other Information

Job ID #1418760. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist – RRT THER – Travel.