Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,953 per week

TotalMed Inc.; Virginia; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

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Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Descripción de la vacante

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Henrico, Virginia. The 13-week position offers 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts.

The Peds-RRT will provide direct patient care across clinical areas, perform arterial punctures, and maintain equipment and records. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure continuous patient care and respond to emergencies as needed.

Formación

• 1 year of recent acute care experience required.
• NBRC-RRT, BLS and ACLS are required at minimum.
• PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care to patients across clinical areas.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples per guidelines.
• Calibrate, maintain and operate respiratory equipment safely.
• Document patient records and treatments.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and staff to optimize care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Conocimientos

Acute care experience

Pediatrics care

Team collaboration

Educación

NBRC-RRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Descripción del empleo

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Henrico, Virginia.

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

We're looking for a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT) for an immediate travel position opening in Henrico, VA. The right Peds-RRT must have 1 year of recent acute care experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As a Peds-RRT, you will provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.

As a Peds-RRT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• 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.

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

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have NBRC-RRT, BLS, and ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Requirements*:

ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, NBRC, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1500566. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - PED-RRT THER - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1