Travel Respiratory Therapist

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,273 per week at Trustaff Allied summary:
The Travel Respiratory Therapist provides critical respiratory care services to adult and geriatric patients, including administering therapy, performing pulmonary function tests, and assisting with specialized procedures. This role requires various certifications, including Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials and life support certifications, while offering travel assignments that enhance clinical skills and flexibility. The position is based in Ukiah, California, with a 13-week contract and includes support and benefits from a leading travel healthcare agency.
Trustaff Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Ukiah, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Respiratory Therapist

• Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours

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Employment Type:

Travel
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings.

Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.

Job Requirements:

Education and

Work Experience:

Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor?s):
Preferred Master's Degree:
Preferred Three years' technical experience:
Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential:
Required in CA, OR, and HI Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license:
Required in CA Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification:
Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification:
Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification:
Preferred Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification:
Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) or Healthstream Basic Life Support (HS-BLS) or RQIBLS or Heartsaver CPR (CPR):
Required National Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or National Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT):
Required Facility Specific License/

Certifications:

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP):
Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS:
Required

Essential Functions:

Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given;

generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation. Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and…