Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,115 per week

TotalMed Allied; Peoria (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 and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied invites a Respiratory Therapist to join a travel assignment in Peoria, IL for 13 weeks, working 36 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift. The RT will provide direct patient care across various clinical areas, following procedural guidelines and ensuring high-quality respiratory support.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of acute care experience and current BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required in some locations.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience in acute care.
• BLS certification required; ACLS may be required.
• PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
• NBRC and RRT credentials are required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a Respiratory Therapist in multiple clinical areas.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, calibrate and maintain respiratory equipment; report malfunctions.
• Perform arterial puncture and analyze samples according to guidelines.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and other staff to optimize patient care.
• Respond to emergent situations requiring respiratory support.

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• 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 Respiratory Care professionals for an immediate travel position opening in Peoria, IL. The right RT should have 1 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

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

As a Respiratory Therapy Professional, 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.

Respiratory Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Respiratory Therapists should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Respiratory Therapists 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 BLS, ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.

Requirements*: BLS, NBRC, RRT, 1 Year * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1464183. 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: Respiratory Therapist - 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