Travel Respiratory Therapist: 13-Week Night Shifts

TotalMed Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

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Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Bloomington, Illinois. The position runs for 13 weeks with a 36-hour work week and 12-hour night shifts.

The RT will provide direct patient care, perform arterial analyses, and ensure equipment is properly maintained and documented. Requirements include 1 year of acute care experience and BLS; ACLS is required with PALS/NRP may be needed in some areas.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various clinical areas according to guidelines.
• Administer respiratory and cardiology modalities.
• Maintain patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment; report malfunctions.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples per guidelines.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and other staff to optimize continuum of care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Bloomington, Illinois. The position runs for 13 weeks with a 36-hour work week and 12-hour night shifts.

The RT will provide direct patient care, perform arterial analyses, and ensure equipment is properly maintained and documented. Requirements include 1 year of acute care experience and BLS; ACLS is required with PALS/NRP may be needed in some areas.