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Respiratory Therapist - RRT
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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.
$78,723 / year median in Maryland
+12% projected growth
Job Description
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Job Title:
Respiratory Therapist Assignment Length:
20 Weeks (with high possibility of extension)
Shift:
12
HR Nights Expected Hours:
36 hrs. per week
Location:
La Plata MD Weekly Pay
•$2660/wk
Start:
ASAP!!
Required Experience & Skills:
RRT
•Nights
•36H;
EOW 2YRS
experience required; first-time travelers accepted with strong pediatric/adult experience
Start Date:
9/28/26
Length:
20 weeks
Shift:
3, 12Hr 19:00
•07:30 Licenses/certs required: CRT or
RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS
required
Patient Population:
Neonates, Peds, Adults, Geriatrics Weekends:
every other weekend required, as scheduled
Holidays:
required as they fall, as scheduled
Floating:
within the specialty as needed, and to all care areas to support RRT care
On-Call:
no on-call required
Certifications & Licensure:
NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) BLS PALS and ACLS (AHA) CA02
Job Types:
Full-time, Travel healthcare,
Contract Pay:
Up to $2,660.00 per week
Benefits:
Referral program Application Question(s): How soon you can join us?
Experience:
RRT
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Peds:
2 years (Required) Respiratory therapy, critical care setting preferred. : 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
RRT (Required) BLS Certification (Required) ACLS Certification (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Dental Insurance