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Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - $2,298 per week

Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - $2,298 per week

Integrated Healthcare ServicesPeoria, IL, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline : Allied Health Professional
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours
  • Employment Type : Travel

Job Summary :

As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the processes involved in performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration and airway management

Job Responsibilities :

  • Performs patient care activities to include all forms of respiratory therapy, non-invasive cardiology, and other assigned duties utilizing applicable policies and procedures.
  • Interprets and executes physician orders.
  • Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's needs.
  • Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient's needs.
  • Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages.
  • Perform patient education.
  • Perform all duties in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Notify leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues.
  • Documents all medication and patient care errors.
  • Uses protective equipment appropriately.
  • Perform intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned.
  • Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety.
  • Remains alert and responsive to all alarms / call lights.
  • Follows proper hand washing and infection control between patients and procedures.
  • Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
  • Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supply in their specific area.
  • Performs oxygen rounds.
  • Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner.
  • Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen, nebulizer, and / or suction equipment.
  • Responds to emergency situations, RRT calls and codes immediately.
  • Remains calm and effective in emergencies and / or stressful situations.
  • Ensure patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy / procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety.
  • Goals :

  • Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
  • Performs patient bedside lab testing (ABGs) and associate quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures / policies.
  • PERFORMS VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE :

  • Maintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modality.
  • Responds promptly to urgent needs.
  • Uses protective equipment appropriately.
  • Participates in patient rounds with physicians if assigned.
  • Performs ventilator checks every 2 hours and PRN.
  • Set appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parameters.
  • Educate students and other health professionals about ventilator functions.
  • Documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately.
  • Acts as patient advocate.
  • Practices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needs.
  • Contacts physicians to improve patient care.
  • Contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings.
  • Collaborate with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues.
  • Sets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAP maintains accurate documentation and accurate computer entry.
  • Completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen.
  • Completes documentation on all internal forms.
  • Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily.
  • Completes accurate information on all ECGs.
  • Performs editing of ECGs accurately when assigned.
  • Documents on all diagnostic tests.
  • See Skills Section for Full Job Description

    equired Skills & Experience :

  • N / A
  • Preferred Skills & Experience :

  • N / A
  • Job Description Continued

    ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS / HER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT :

  • Learn the functions of all new equipment.
  • Learning new procedures.
  • Knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe.
  • Attends educational offerings to validate skills.
  • Maintain current knowledge of all equipment.
  • Maintain current license.
  • Maintain current credentials.
  • Acts as a resource person for others.
  • Participate in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers.
  • Required Education :

  • Associate's or Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy.
  • Preferred Education :

  • N / A
  • Required Certifications & Licensure :

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NRP
  • Resp Care License.
  • RRT
  • Preferred Certifications & Licensure :

  • N / A
  • QUALIFICATION / LICENSURE

    Work Authorization : US Citizen

    Preferred years of experience : 2 years

    Travel required : No travel required

    Shift timings : Night

    Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36587141. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Resp Care Pract RRT-CMH Respiratory Care

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