Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist; RRT

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,298 per week at Integrated Healthcare Services summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides respiratory care therapy and manages ventilator support for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies under medical supervision. The role involves patient evaluation, education, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure quality respiratory care. This is a travel position requiring relevant licensure and certifications, including New Jersey Respiratory Care license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Edison, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

• Duration: 8 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours

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Employment Type:

Travel

Job Summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual. Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance): 1. Providing respiratory therapy under medical direction, in the education, treatment, management, & diagnostic evaluation and care of patients in the hospital with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.

2. Performing Intubation assistance as well as Ventilator set-up & management.
3. Gathering all information necessary to properly evaluate the patient’s needs, including patient specific disease education as well as testing and consultations with other health care professionals, as appropriate.
4. Developing a rapport and mutual respect with the patient/caregiver, as well as team members, to foster an optimum environment in support of goal achievement.
5. Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon identified needs in an understandable manner.
6. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
7. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
8. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day. Contacts:
Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.
Knowledge, Education and

Skills Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred: 1. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required. Required Certification/Licensing:
1. Current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license and Registered Respiratory Therapist is required 2. BLS/CPR by American Heart Association, ACLS, and PALS required
QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required :
No travel required
Shift timings :
Night
Integrated Healthcare Services Job  #. 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:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) CWR
Keywords:
Registered Respiratory Therapist, respiratory care, ventilator management, intubation assistance, patient education, cardiopulmonary therapy, healthcare travel job, respiratory therapy license, BLS CPR ACLS PALS, hospital respiratory services