2 Washington Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Jobs
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Required Skills/Experience:
- 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care and NICU.
- 1 prior travel assignment completed.
- Be familiar with Draeger and Servo ventilators. Required vent experience: Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, Servo U.
- Airway Management Devices/Suctioning, Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, inhaled steroids, Isuprel, Lidocaine, Perforomist, Pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, Tobramycin, Xopenex, aerosol set up mask, aerosol set up trach, Medihaler, metered dose inhaler, nebulizer, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), trach collar, BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, weaning from mechanical ventilation, assist in high risk delivery, umbilical blood gases, and comfortable drawing and analyzing ABGs.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- ED experience preferred.
- Bronchoscopy, Bicarbonate, Inhaled Flolan, Ketamine, Mucomyst, Nitric Oxide (INo), and Theophylline preferred.
- Teaching hospital experience is preferred.
- Community hospital experience is preferred.
Required Credentials:
- You must have compact license or MD license.
Special Requests:
- References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.
- Manager may or may not interview. Clinician must be okay with this. If clinician has questions, please email the AM.
- You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
- Assignment length may vary: 13 or 18 weeks.
Unit Details:
- Neonate, infant, adult, and geriatric patient population.
- Traveler will be doing the following: Endotracheal tube/suctioning, extubation, nasal airway placement, nasal airway suctioning, oral airway placement, oropharyngeal/suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, tracheostomy/suctioning, and ABG interpretation.
Shift & Scheduling:
- No on call requirement.
- Every other weekend required.
- Holiday coverage expected.
Floating Requirements:
- Float between Adult and NICU units; must be able to float between adult and neonatal patient populations.
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.
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Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Respiratory Therapists care for patients who have pulmonary diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and who have lung dysfunction because of another condition, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by sepsis or trauma. Job responsibilities for Respiratory Therapists often include assessing patients’ breathing function, managing equipment such as oxygen delivery devices, and responding to emergency situations to provide respiratory support. Requirements for Respiratory Therapists include earning at least an associate degree and obtaining state licensure. The average annual salary for Respiratory Therapists in the United States is more than $70,000.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia
Travel jobs for Respiratory Therapists in the United States can be found in many settings, including hospitals, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics, physician offices, and nursing homes. Most Respiratory Therapists work in hospitals, where they deliver care in a variety of areas such as medical-surgical units, intensive care units, and emergency departments. Job descriptions for Respiratory Therapists typically include performing tests to evaluate lung function, collaborating with physicians on treatment plans, administering inhalants, educating patients, and managing equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, that support patients who need breathing assistance. Land your dream travel Respiratory Therapist job today.
