American Traveler is offering a rewarding Travel Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy Registered RT/RRT position in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Respiratory Therapist travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned us high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established, Joint Commission-certified agency.
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Travel Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy Registered RT/RRT Responsibilities:
Respiratory therapists specialize in treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, cardiac arrest, drowning, blockages, anaphylaxis reactions, emphysema, lung infections and cancers. Under the guidance of a physician, they work in all units within a hospital, including the ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, ER, sleep and pulmonary labs, or in nursing homes and home health settings. They conduct many diagnostic and analytic procedures such as evaluating lung capacity, performing chest physiotherapy, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, checking patients' tissue specimens, and conducting pulmonary function tests. A primary and vital task of respiratory therapists is the management of ventilators and artificial breathing devices for those who have breathing problems.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy Registered RT/RRT Qualifications:
- 1+ year of recent experience in this setting
- Valid Respiratory Therapy license as required by this state
- Valid CRT or RRT Credential
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA
- Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
- Professional References
- Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter
American Traveler Benefits:
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- 401(k) Plan
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Job ID: P-528242
Responsibilities
Respiratory therapists specialize in treating acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, cardiac arrest, drowning, blockages, anaphylaxis reactions, emphysema, lung infections and cancers. Under the guidance of a physician, they work in all units within a hospital, including the ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, ER, sleep and pulmonary labs, or in nursing homes and home health settings. They conduct many diagnostic and analytic procedures such as evaluating lung capacity, performing chest physiotherapy, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, checking patients' tissue specimens, and conducting pulmonary function tests. A primary and vital task of respiratory therapists is the management of ventilators and artificial breathing devices for those who have breathing problems.
Requirements
- 1+ year of recent experience in this setting
- Valid Respiratory Therapy license as required by this state
- Valid CRT or RRT Credential
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through AHA
- Specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required
- Professional References
- Additional job specific requirements will be provided by your Recruiter
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- 401(k) Plan
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements