Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist; RRT - in Robinson, IL

Position: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,584 to $1,728 per week in Robinson, IL
Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location:

Robinson, IL

Agency:  Acruex Health

Pay:  $1,584 to $1,728 per week

Shift Information:  Days - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Pay Rate: $44.00 - $48.00/Hourly.

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific Physician's orders and department policies and procedures. Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates respiratory care equipment.

Responsibilities:

Performs accurate and complete respiratory assessments of patients; conducts initial screenings; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psycho-social appropriate.

Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.

Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning, including: educating the patient/family regarding pain management; discharge planning/follow-up instructions.

Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consults with Physician if adverse reactions occur.

Prepares and administers medications based on age/ clinical condition of the patient; demonstrates knowledge of respiratory medications, outcomes, and side effects.

Conducts tests, such as holter monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions; adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.

Requirements
Requirements:

1 - yaer  experience  Required,

Current IL Respiratory Therapist License Required,

BLS Certification,

ACLS Certification,

PALS Certification,

NRP Certification.

Benefits
Benefits:

Referral Program - for each referral start.

Standard Travel Contract Benefits.

Supportive work environment in a reputable healthcare setting.

Professional development opportunities.

Travel stipend as per GSA and 1.5 for OT & Holiday pay.

Weekly direct deposit.