Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $3,444 per week in Mattoon, IL

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Ardor Health Solutions to find a qualified RRT in Mattoon, Illinois, 61938!

Pay Information

$3,444 per week

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapists perform evaluations and in accordance with physician orders / protocols, administers respiratory care treatments. The RRT educates patients with cardiopulmonary disabilities, injuries, and / or diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, checks for proper function, identifies malfunctions of equipment, and takes action to correct malfunctions of equipment.
• Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by assessing patient s overall cardiopulmonary status.
• Conducts therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
• Conducts therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patient airway, including the care of artificial airways and to achieve removal of bronchial pulmonary secretions., Determines the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care plan, recommends modifications where indicated, and participates in development of respiratory care plan.
• Evaluates and monitors patient s response to respiratory care.
• Explains care plan, therapy, and goals to patient, maintaining records of communication.
• Initiates, conducts, or modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
• Makes necessary modifications in therapeutic procedures and recommends respiratory care plan modifications based on patient response.
• Performs procedures as listed in general and critical care competency checklist and interprets results.
• Protects patient from nosocomial infection by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Provides care within established scope of practice for Respiratory Therapists at SBL.
• Registered Respiratory Therapists with at least 2 years of critical care experience can perform adult endotracheal intubation in a code blue setting after completion of intubation training and competency.
• Reviews data in patient record and recommends diagnostic procedures bases on all available patient information.
• Selects and obtains equipment and assures cleanliness of equipment appropriate to the respiratory care plan.
• Serves as a resource to others regarding complicated respiratory care cases or procedures.
• Provides in-service education to department.

Requirement description :

Profile Requirements :

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Must be active!

Weekend Requirements : Every Other Weekend

On Call Requirements : Possible Call

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About Ardor Health Solutions

For nearly 25 years, Ardor Health's mission and vision have remained simple : passion and empowerment.

We deliver quality care when and where it’s needed most. Our commitment to impact beyond the contract empowers healthcare professionals to discover purpose and flexibility in their journey.

At Ardor, we don’t just recruit — we build community. We value transparency in pay (no bait & switch) and communication (no ghosting or ambiguity). You choose your assignment, and we’re right there with you, supporting and cheering you on every step of the way.