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Travel Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)- NIGHTS
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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.
$62,609 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- NIGHTS Talented Medical Solutions
- 5.0 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $1,433
- $1,458 a week 17 hours ago Qualifications NRP Certification PALS Certification BLS Certification In-hospital emergency response experience Respiratory distress emergency response ACLS Certification Acute care facility experience State-specific respiratory therapist license Critical care (emergency response procedures) Emergency medicine RCP License Full Job Description Travel Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)•Nights 13-Week Travel Assignment | 36 Hours/Week | 6:00 PM•6:00 AM Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for your next travel opportunity?
Assignment Highlights Position:
Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)Contract:
13Weeks Hours:
36Hours/Week Shift:
Nights Schedule:
6:00 PM- 6:00
AM RTO:
Must be submitted with requestHolidays:
Holiday coverage required Key Responsibilities As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients across acute and critical-care settings.Responsibilities may include:
Assessing patients' respiratory status and developing appropriate respiratory care interventions Providing respiratory treatments and therapies according to physician orders and facility protocols Managing and monitoring patients requiring respiratory support Working with ICU and Emergency Department patient populations Performing general respiratory care procedures Monitoring patient responses to treatments and making appropriate clinical recommendations Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals Responding to respiratory emergencies and providing timely interventions Maintaining accurate documentation of respiratory assessments and treatments Promoting patient safety and high-quality respiratory care ✅ Required Qualifications License/Certification CRT or RRT accepted BLS,- ACLS ,
- PALS ,
- NRP
REQUIRED
- Clinical Experience 3-5+ years of respiratory therapy experience Recent ICU experience Recent Emergency Department (ER/ED) experience Strong general respiratory care experience Ability to independently manage a variety of acute and critical respiratory conditions Why Take This Assignment?