Respiratory Therapist Contract (replacing req 137112)

About the Role

$60/hr. $3K monthly stipend. 13-week contract. Acute care respiratory therapy. RRT required. That’s it.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.
• Performs and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
• Performs testing procedures, such as pulmonary testing procedures, as assigned.
• Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
• Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Licenses and Certifications
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required

Benefits & Compensation

• Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
• Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 13 week Contract