Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,966 per week in Owosso, MI

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified RRT in Owosso, Michigan, 48867!

Pay Information

$1,966 per week

About The Position

ID : 73812686 Shift : 6 : 30 PM-6 : 30 AM Description : The Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist provides both skilled and non-skilled respiratory care services services, diagnostic services, therapeutic services, and rehabilitative services under the written, verbal, or telecommunicated order of a physician to an individual with a disorder, disease, or abnormality of the cardiopulmonary system. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to patients and families, and leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESParticipates in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care for those patients whose condition require the skills of a respiratory therapist.Performs the following resuscitation procedures when necessary including CPR and airway management (assists physician with intubation as necessary including suctioning, Selleck s maneuver etc)Performs ECG sDraws ABG sSet up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders.Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.Acts as a resource person for pulmonary assistants.Performs administrative duties as assigned.Maintains inventory and stocks supplies in the Respiratory Services Department and elsewhere as needed.Takes call on occasion when needed.Performs other related duties as necessary.Maintains technical competence.Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the hospital mission, vision and value statements, and standards of behavior.Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and development of patients served.Must demonstrate kowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patientssrequirements relative to his / her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit s and division s policies and procedures. Submission requirements : 2+ Years of Experience -RequiredMI License -RequiredBLS (AHA) -RequiredACLS (AHA)- PreferredNRP -RequiredNBRC -Required (must be RRT)Profile historySkills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty2 Supervisory References with dates employed listed Rate : 79 OnCall : No Call Other Weekend (AHA),NBRC Guaranteed Hours : 36 Contract Weeks : 91

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Core Exam - Allied / Non-Nursing
• MLH Respiratory Therapist Job Description
• Respiratory Therapist Exam
• Respiratory Therapist Skills Checklist

About Mindlance Health

Mindlance Health is a leading provider of allied health clinicians to hospitals, clinics, behavioral health and other facilities throughout the US. Our unique approach to recruitment begins with the basic premise that YOU, the healthcare provider, are the most important person in the relationship. Our goal is to assist you in finding the right position that not only matches your skillset but fuels the passion in your soul to advance your career.  Our clients choose Mindlance Health because they know our passion is to fill their jobs with the best candidates in the business and to pay above competitive rates, assuring we are hiring the most talented clinicians in the market.