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Trusted Health

Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - 2120 per week.

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What they do

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.

$59,074 / year median in Louisiana

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.
Experience:
12 months of experience with 12 months within the last 12 months.
Requirements:
Candidates must have a license (required for submission). This role may require floating to additional units and locations Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted. 6 months gap required between for Staff at
Program:
HealthTrust Program - Christus Health and no current placement allowed at
Program:
HealthTrust Program - Christus Health. Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
Adult ICU experience required.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
1-3 years of experience preferred.
Special Requests:
Any employment gaps greater than 90 days must be explained.
Unit Details:
Cares for critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans; provides respiratory therapy procedures throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include emergency code response, airway management including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning, aerosolized drug delivery, ventilator setup and management, BiPAP and CPAP management, oxygen delivery and therapeutic monitoring, chest film analysis, blood gas collection and analysis, and EKG analysis. Advanced practice skills may include therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2; pulmonary function testing; bronchoscopy assist; hemodynamic monitoring; waveform analysis; nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (desaturation studies); polysomnography; and transport duties. May function as shift leader or team leader.
Shift & Scheduling:
Every other weekend and holidays. No call.
Floating Requirements:
Will float between Lake Charles and St. Patrick facility. Shift at St. Patrick facility will be 6PM-6AM and shift at Lake Charles facility will be 7PM-7AM. 14 days maximum time off 1 Charge/Lead reference required from within the last 2 years Proof of identification required
Certifications:
BLS (Basic Life Support) RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Skills Checklist:
Yes References:
Yes Certifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support Job Details Job Type:
Travel Nurse/Patient:
1/5
Shift Type:
Night Contract Date:
Start ASAP Expected Length:
13 weeks Hours per
Shift:
12 Shifts per
Week:
3