A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$1810.00 - $1865.00 RRT needed asap Needs experience with adults, newborns, vents, and ABGs. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required. will attend deliveries, no NICU on site. Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.: Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: Required Basic Life Support (BLS
OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS
) certification: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Required at time of hire or within 90 days Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS
OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS
) certification: Required at time of hire or within 90 days Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS
OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS
) certification: Required at time of hire or within 90 days
1 Reference in entire work history Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.: Required Job Benefits Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. certified respiratory therapist, respiratory therapist, CTR, rehabilitation, cardio rehabilitation, pulmonary, cardiopulmonary, allied health, healthcare, health care, allied, respiratory care, adult care, patient care