Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,456 per week in Corpus Christi, TX

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified RRT in Corpus Christi, Texas, 78404!

Pay Information

$1,456 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Profession : Respiratory Therapy

Specialty : Respiratory Therapy

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Nights

Hours per Shift : 12 hours

Experience : 1 - 3 years preferred

License : RT or RCP License in state of employment required

Certifications : BLS required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Must-Have : EPIC experience; Facility uses Hamilton ventilators; Every other weekend (rotating)

Description :

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision.

Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.

Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Meets expectations of the applicable competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Includes, but is not limited to :

• Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
• Airway management including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning;
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
• Ventilator management (i.e., setup and operation);
• Oral hygiene;
• Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
• Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
• Chest film analysis;
• Blood gas collection and analysis;
• EKG analysis;
• Accurate and complete documentation;
• Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;

Participate in CAP and JC surveys.

May function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader.

Advanced practice skills may include :

Transport duties.

In accordance with the License, Certification, and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

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