Travel Respiratory Therapist Job
Carbondale, IL
Weekly Pay: $1758.00
Schedule:
3x12.00 Rotating
Assignment Length: 13 week
Start date -
ASAP
Float Required - NO
Job Overview
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for travel assignments. The RT will be responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring patients with respiratory disorders, working closely with healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care. This role requires expertise in ventilation management, airway care, and pulmonary function testing.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizers, bronchodilators, and chest physiotherapy.
- Operate and manage ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP machines.
- Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and interpret results.
- Assist in emergency airway management and resuscitation procedures.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory therapy techniques and disease management.
- Maintain compliance with infection control and patient safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Certification:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the NBRC.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (as required per facility).
- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy.
- Skills:
- Expertise in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and airway clearance techniques.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Travel Readiness: Willing to relocate temporarily for travel assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive travel pay and stipends.
- Work with cutting-edge respiratory care technology.
- Opportunities for career growth and continuing education.
- Flexible contracts with potential for extensions.