Compensation : $41.08 - $41.08 Hourly Client Job Ref ID : 141118 Shift Description : Night shifts - 36 hours
Travel Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist Manhattan, Kansas, United States - 66502Job Title: Travel Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist Number of positions: 1 Shift: Night shifts- 36 hours Duration: 13 weeks Start Date: 07/13/2023 Hourly pay: $41.08 OT: 1.5 Weekly Pay: $1,540 JOB DESCRIPTION Department: Respiratory Care Shift Timings: Night Shift 18:00 - 06:00 Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
- Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
- Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification
- Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) Certification
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- The ability to stand for extended periods.
- Strong technical skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Passionate about patient care
- Completion of a fully accredited Respiratory Therapist program
- Minimum three years as a Respiratory Therapy experience
- One year of Epic experience
Requirements:
- COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
- Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
- Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
- Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
- A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
- Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY. With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.
Required Skills Excellent communication skils, Critical thinking skills,, Clinical knowledge
Reference Code 141118
Job Category Respiratory Therapists
Facility Type Agency,Hospital Based
Pay Rate 41.08 - 41.08USDPer Hour
Specialty Pulmonology,Pulmonology-critical care
Geographical Setting Rural
On Call Yes
Board Certification Yes