Travel Respiratory Therapist

About This Role

Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders as a travel Respiratory Therapist, providing direct care per physician orders and established policies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders
• Provide respiratory care to patients per physician orders and established policies and procedures
• Participate in the development and/or implementation of patient care plans
• Assure compliance with federal, state, and local technical and professional regulations and accepted practiced guidelines
• Maintain and promote good customer relations; communicate with management, coworkers, facility staff, patients, patients’ family members, and other caretakers in a professional manner
• Provide instruction to patients and other caretakers in the methods and objectives of therapy
• Prepare and update patient records accurately and legibly

Requirements

• Respiratory Therapist credential by the NBRC
• CPR certification

Qualifications

• Eighteen months of respiratory care experience preferred, ideally in a critical care setting.

Nice to Have

• Eighteen months of respiratory care experience
• Experience in a critical care setting

Benefits

Certifications