Travel Respiratory Therapist — 12h Nights (Saint Louis)

TotalMed Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. This 26-week position offers 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, with travel-friendly duties and direct patient care across clinical areas.

The right RT should have 1 year of recent acute care experience and current BLS; ACLS is required and PALS/NRP may be required in some areas. The role includes maintaining records and collaborating with the care team to ensure quality patient

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in respiratory care required.
• BLS, ACLS; PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Administer to patients a variety of respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintains appropriate patient records/documentation.
• Cleans, disinfects, assembles, calibrates, maintains respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories; evaluates equipment for proper function.
• Performs arterial puncture and analyzes samples according to procedure guidelines.
• Interacts with co-workers, nurses, physicians and hospital staff to optimize continuum of care.
• Responds to emergent situations requiring Respiratory support.

Skills

Acute care experience

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NBRC

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. This 26-week position offers 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, with travel-friendly duties and direct patient care across clinical areas.

The right RT should have 1 year of recent acute care experience and current BLS; ACLS is required and PALS/NRP may be required in some areas. The role includes maintaining records and collaborating with the care team to ensure quality patient