Travel Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Acute Care

Sweetwater Care; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Arlington, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret orders, assess resident needs, and deliver prescribed therapy as a clinician and educator to staff.

The role requires CR/T or RRT credentials, BLS, and involves coordinating equipment, care plans, and discharge planning while ensuring compliance with local regulations and resident safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current BLS is required, ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes healing of acutely ill residents through respiratory care, diagnostics, psychosocial support, and education.
• Administers respiratory care including intermittent and continuous therapy, mechanical ventilation, airway management, and monitoring.
• Sets up and uses medical gases, humidification, aerosols, medications, ventilatory support, and chest physiotherapy as related to home or facility care.
• Follows rehab department clinical management including case management, quality improvement, care planning, and utilization.
• Coordinates equipment needs and documents orders from physicians, residents, or families; assesses needs and chooses equipment accordingly.
• Communicates changes in resident condition to nursing and physicians and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Develops discharge plans and coordinates follow-up for respiratory therapy equipment.
• Assesses developmental needs across age groups and adjusts care and instruction accordingly.
• Provides general medical equipment and supplies as ordered.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Arlington, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures, interpret orders, assess resident needs, and deliver prescribed therapy as a clinician and educator to staff.

The role requires CR/T or RRT credentials, BLS, and involves coordinating equipment, care plans, and discharge planning while ensuring compliance with local regulations and resident safety.