5 District of Columbia Respiratory Unit Jobs
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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: Both PICU and NICU Experience required (NOT PEDS).
Special Requests: All time off must be included on submission to be considered. Time off not included on submission will not be requested or approved.
Shift & Scheduling: Every Other Weekend and 1 major, 1 minor holiday
Floating Requirements: General care outside of assigned ICU
Other Requirements: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
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.
