Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a hospital-based role requiring 1+ year of specialty experience and Epic charting proficiency.

The position offers 36 hours per week across 3 days, with potential cross-departmental float and on-call duties as needed. Epic EMR is used for charting and patient care documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program from an accredited institution.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice required if applicable.
• BLS certification required (AHA, non-expiring prior to start).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty being applied for.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy department.
• Variable 12-hour shifts.
• 36 hours per week, 3 days per week.
• May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications.
• May be required to be on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
• Epic EMR used for charting.
• Provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary deficiencies per physician orders.
• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures, including obtaining arterial blood gases.
• Initiates respiratory protocols and interventions based on patient assessments.
• Administers medications and evaluates patient response according to protocol.
• Communicates patient progress with physicians, nurses, and other departments.
• Educates patients and families on self-care techniques and health promotion.
• Completes documentation according to departmental standards and monitors supply/equipment needs.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, including identifying process improvements and safety hazards.
• Acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to CRT staff and other team members.
• Participates in quality improvement and research activities with the Respiratory Care Team.
• Permanent staff must be separated from any facility within this health system for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment.

Education

NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program

RRT certification

State license in practicing state

BLS certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a hospital-based role requiring 1+ year of specialty experience and Epic charting proficiency.

Requirements

• Graduate of a NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program from an accredited institution
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT)
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice required if applicable
• BLS certification required (AHA, non-expiring prior to start)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty being applied for
• Epic charting experience required
• Date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy department
• Variable 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week, 3 days per week
• May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications
• May be required to be on-call during a regularly scheduled shift
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary deficiencies per physician orders
• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures, including obtaining arterial blood gases
• Initiates respiratory protocols and interventions based on patient assessments
• Administers medications and evaluates patient response according to protocol
• Communicates patient progress with physicians, nurses, and other departments
• Educates patients and families on self-care techniques and health promotion
• Completes documentation according to departmental standards and monitors supply/equipment needs
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, including identifying process improvements and safety hazards
• Acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to CRT staff and other team members
• Participates in quality improvement and research activities with the Respiratory Care Team
• Permanent staff must be separated from any facility within this health system for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-780205

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