LifePoint is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Hickory, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
Job Title : Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Location : Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, NC Shift : 7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM Employment Type : Travel Contract
Job Summary : We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the team at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC. This role involves providing respiratory care to patients across various units during overnight shifts. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities :
Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures as prescribed by physiciansMonitor patient responses and adjust treatments accordinglyPerform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysisOperate and maintain ventilators and other respiratory equipmentCollaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionalsDocument patient care and maintain accurate recordsRespond to emergency situations and provide airway managementQualifications :
Current RRT credential from the NBRCActive state license to practice in North Carolina (or eligibility for licensure)Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an acute care settingRequired Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NC RRT License (Registry required)Strong communication and critical thinking skillsAbility to work independently during night shifts
Must Have Skills / Experience : 2 yrs preferred, ED, Critical CareRequired Education : minimum associate degree in respiratory care
Equipment : Ventilators (Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 & MR-1), Bipaps (V-60), ResMed CPAPs, High flow (Optiflow), MetaNebs, Vest, Siemens RapidPoint 500e Blood Gas analyzersEHR : Cerner