Travel -Respiratory Therapy; RRT- in Kirksville, MO

Travel - Respiratory Therapy (RRT) – 13‑week contract in Kirksville, MO

Posted 3 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

Base pay range: $48.00/hr – $48.00/hr

Job Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides respiratory therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. The Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) performs similar duties. Care is authorized by applicable state scope of practice regulations.

About ATC Healthcare: For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $48/hour

Bachelor's Degree in respiratory therapy or Associate Degree in respiratory therapy.

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy (NBRT) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRRT). Current and unrestricted state licensure as required by the state of practice.

• CRT or RRT certification required.
• BLS emergency course required.
• At least one year of respiratory therapy/technician experience in a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of ventilator management, BiPAP, CPAP, Air Vo.
• Current CPR certification (or as required by client facility).

• Complies with ATC policies and client facility policies.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Initiates, administers, and monitors all respiratory care procedures as assigned.
• Initiates emergency measures according to client resuscitation protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient care and facility practices in accordance with HIPAA.
• Provides patient care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner that respects cultural diversity and age appropriateness.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education and meeting state requirements.
• Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct set by National Board for Respiratory Care.

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Floating required.

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.