Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,407 per week at Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. summary:
The Travel Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care and pulmonary therapy to patients ranging from infants to the elderly in various healthcare settings. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering treatments, managing respiratory equipment, and educating patients and families on lung health. This position requires current respiratory therapy certification, clinical experience, and adherence to healthcare regulations and facility policies during a 13-week travel assignment.
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Respiratory Therapist
Discipline:
Allied Health Professional
Duration:
13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours
Employment Type:
Travel
RRT or CRT
Pediatric Facility
1 Night Shift
$2300/Week-Travel Pay Package
$55/HR-Local Pay Rate
The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility
Performs focused interviews to identify specific patient needs
Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned
Assists with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders
Evaluates patients and performs tests and studies when indicated
Determines appropriate therapy and treatment options in collaboration with physicians
Analyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicable
Manages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices
Educates patients and families about lung diseases and breathing disorders
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.
Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility
Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications
Reports changes in the patient’s respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices
One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & Ethics Expectations
General CommentsRRT or CRT
Pediatric Facility
1 Night Shift
$2300/Week-Travel Pay Package
$55/HR-Local Pay Rate
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amergis Job ID #997913. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: $2300/Week-Travel Pay Package|Respiratory Therapist
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.
Keywords:
Respiratory therapy, Pulmonary care, Travel healthcare job, Patient assessment, Respiratory equipment, Pulmonary rehabilitation, RRT certification, Healthcare staffing, Patient education, Clinical respiratory care