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Traveler Respiratory Therapist, Days
HonorHealth. Set up, operate, and administer respiratory care equipment and procedures for diagnosis and treatment in general floor and critical care areas .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operating and administering respiratory care equipment and procedures, including mechanical ventilation and patient assessment. Proficient in performing diagnostic tests and treatments for diverse patient populations, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMechanical Ventilator OperationArterial Puncture and Blood Gas Analysis
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Hard Skills
Respiratory Care Equipment OperationMechanical VentilationOxygen AdministrationPulmonary Function TestingElectrocardiogramsQuality Control and Proficiency TestingPharmacological Solution AdministrationBag-Mask VentilationPatient AssessmentTherapeutic Objective Evaluation
Soft Skills
Patient InstructionCommunication with FamiliesTeam CollaborationCritical ThinkingProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
Respiratory Care EquipmentMechanical VentilatorsBlood Gas AnalyzersElectrocardiogram MachinesQuality Control Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) CertificationNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Industry Keywords
Respiratory CareCritical CarePatient TransportTherapeutic ObjectivesClinical ExperienceAMA Approved ProgramNational Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)Patient Care AreasArtificial Airway ManagementQuality Control
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Set up, operate, and administer respiratory care equipment and procedures for diagnosis and treatment in general floor and critical care areas
- Evaluate therapeutic objectives and outcomes and transcribe physician verbal orders in the medical record
- Operate and monitor mechanical ventilators, adjust settings as ordered, and maintain artificial airway patency and humidification
- Transport mechanically ventilated patients to other patient care areas
- Perform respiratory treatments and oxygen administration for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
- Explain and instruct patients and families on therapies and procedures
- Perform arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, co-oximetry, electrolytes, electrocardiograms, and pulmonary function testing
- Perform analyzer quality control and proficiency testing and report critical values
- Prepare and administer prescribed pharmacological solutions and drugs
- Document ventilator parameters, respiratory treatments, tests, monitors, patient responses, delays, and omissions
- Assist physicians with bedside procedures and transcribe verbal orders
- Perform bag-mask ventilation, maintain airways, and attend resuscitations and traumas
- Clean, disinfect, sterilize, package, troubleshoot, and coordinate repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associates of a 2 year AMA approved Respiratory Care program. Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
- 6 months experience for Network float position required
- Bachelors of a 4 year Bachelor level or AMA approved Respiratory Care program preferred
- 1 year clinical experience preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), campus-specific, preferred
- Credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- 13 week assignments; with potential up to 3 extensions
- Earn up to $2943.00 weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/PTO eligible
- Shift/Weekend differentials
- Self-Scheduling
- Upon converting to Core Staff; eligible for any HonorHealth sign-on bonus