Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler, LLC.; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Level 3 Trauma hospital's adult critical care unit. 2+ years of RRT and critical care experience are required.

Responsibilities include 24/7 coverage in the adult ICU, 3x12 hour day shifts (6:00 AM–6:30 PM), every other weekend/holiday work, and Epic EMR documentation. Epic charting, BLS/ACLS, and Ohio licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License required.
• RRT credential through NBRC required.
• BLS and ACLS certification through AHA.
• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience with critical care.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
• Epic charting system experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24/7 Respiratory Care Services department focused on adult care areas.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required.
• 13-week contract assignment.
• Use of mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, and medical gas therapy equipment.
• Epic EMR experience required.
• Analyze, prioritize, and evaluate patient respiratory care needs in adult critical care settings.
• Assess, recommend, implement, and modify respiratory care procedures per protocol or physician order.
• Initiate, maintain, troubleshoot, and wean patients from respiratory equipment.
• Complete yearly clinical and didactic competencies for assigned clinical areas.
• Educate staff, physicians, and patients on disease processes, treatments, and medications.
• Interface regularly with medical staff, nursing, allied health practitioners, patients, and families.
• May float within the hospital or to nearby facilities based on skill set and census.
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, with no changes after offer.

Skills

RRT NBRC

Critical care experience

Epic EMR

Ohio license

BLS & ACLS

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC-equivalent credential

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Level 3 Trauma hospital's adult critical care unit, requiring 2+ years of RRT and critical care experience.

Requirements

• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License required if applicable
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through NBRC
• BLS and ACLS certification through AHA
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT with critical care experience
• Associate degree in Applied Science (Respiratory Care or NBRC-approved equivalent)
• Epic charting system experience required

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24/7 Respiratory Care Services department focused on adult care areas
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• 13-week contract assignment
• Use of mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, and medical gas therapy equipment
• Epic EMR experience required
• Analyze, prioritize, and evaluate patient respiratory care needs in adult critical care settings
• Assess, recommend, implement, and modify respiratory care procedures per protocol or physician order
• Initiate, maintain, troubleshoot, and wean patients from respiratory equipment
• Complete yearly clinical and didactic competencies for assigned clinical areas
• Educate staff, physicians, and patients on disease processes, treatments, and medications
• Interface regularly with medical staff, nursing, allied health practitioners, patients, and families
• Hunter Green scrubs required
• May float within the hospital or to nearby facilities based on skill set and census
• Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, with no changes after offer
• First-time travelers are not accepted
• Local radius is 50 miles; local candidates are not accepted
• Previous Premier Health Partners staff or agency travelers not extended due to tenure must wait 6 months before reapplying

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-774442

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