Respiratory Therapist Contract Travel Job in Position Available In Escambia, Florida

Job Description:

Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel RespiratoryTherapist for a travel job in Pensacola, Florida. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:

  Respiratory Therapist

• Discipline:

  Allied Health Professional

• Start Date:

  05/26/2025

• Duration:

  13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift:

  12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel

LOCALS ACCEPTED AT THE SAME RATE

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Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, providingintensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out ofthe facility as medically prescribed, within the scope ofprofessional license and with minimal supervision. Evaluatespatient and recommends a treatment plan. Explains purpose andprocedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, andprovides necessary education upon discharging to home. Conductsphysician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operatingvarious ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive,various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devicesin order to administer prescribed medications, humidification,ventilation and oxygenation to the patient. Performs chestphysiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretionclearance. Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods(oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal). Performs oximetry andcapnography monitoring according to policy. Performs routine reviewof patient’s chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.

Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition. Performspulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.)Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according topolicy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement,etc.). Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter orsimilar device where applicable. Performs tracheostomy careaccording to policy, including insertion and removal oftracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent). Performs arterialpuncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency ofventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of testresults. For hospitals with moderate complexity labs: Follows allpolicies and procedures related to laboratory testing including:specimen handling, use of equipment, documentation and reporting ofresults, quality controls and maintenance to include: Pre-analytic,Analytic, and Post-analytic phases of testing. Performscardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free handtechnique and/or video laryngoscope system. Performs set-up &self-test on all ventilatory equipment as required and operates,maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation on various types ofequipment. Assists in facilitating preventative maintenance andrepair of equipment as needed. Records all pertinent information oftreatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory carerecords and patient chart (including pre and post-assessmentaccording to policy). Communicates with attending and pulmonaryphysician’s concerning the efficiency of therapy administered tothe patient. Reports all necessary information in hands-offcommunication during walking rounds for shift-to-shift. Maintainsaccurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry About Nationwide Therapy Group NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across thecountry. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize instaffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50states. Our focus is YOU… the traveler! Our goal is to help youfind the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters inthe business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easyand stress-free so you can focus on what you do best… providingexceptional care to your patients! Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• License and certification reimbursement
• Dental benefits