Travel Allied (Respiratory Therapist) - Respiratory Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Skills/Experience:

• Float experience does not count towards the unit experience requirement.

Required Credentials:

• Registered, registry eligible, or certified by the NBRC.
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory care.

Unit Details:

• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
• Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include Nebulizer, CPT, Flutter Valve, CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow.
• Sets up and monitors all oxygen aerosol administration. Maintains oxygen cylinders in proper carriers at all times.
• Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Able to perform deep blind tracheal suctioning on patients.
• Familiar with measuring devices to include, but not limited to, pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, manometer, cuff/pressure, oxygen blenders.
• Responsible for the setup, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.
• Familiar with CPAP set up and administration of CPAP.
• Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patients' charts.

Shift & Scheduling:

• No call.