Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist; RRT

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,928 per week at LifePoint summary:
The position is for a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) providing respiratory care in a hospital setting for a 13-week assignment in Sylva, North Carolina. Responsibilities include patient assessment, administering respiratory treatments, operating ventilators, and collaborating with healthcare staff to ensure effective patient outcomes. The role requires licensure, clinical experience, certification, and strong communication skills, working night shifts at Harris Regional Hospital.
LifePoint is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Sylva, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel
Position:
Travel Respiratory Therapist

Location:

Harris Regional Hospital – Sylva, NC Type:
Travel Assignment
Overview
Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment. The therapist will provide specialized respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic conditions, ensuring safe and effective treatment in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy services to patients in accordance with physician orders and established protocols

• Perform patient assessments, monitor progress, and document care accurately

• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and other respiratory modalities

• Manage and operate ventilators and other respiratory equipment

• Respond to emergency situations and provide airway management support

• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans and equipment use

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina (or eligible for licensure)

• Minimum of 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute care setting

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities

• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred

• Experience with electronic medical records systems;
Meditech experience preferred

• Required

Education:

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy or higher
Assignment Details

• Contract length: 13 weeks, with potential for extension

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Nights)
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