Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,012 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Charleston, South Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: 9 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Travel-Respiratory Therapist II Charleston, SC 29401 13 weeks Shift - 36hrs/week, Nights, no on-call and no floating. Skillset needed, general inpatient floors, the Emergency Department, and Critical Care. Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist shall provide professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients following established standards and procedures as outlined in departmental policy/procedure manuals and professional licensing agencies. Routine duties will include initiation, monitoring and maintenance of oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Respiratory Therapist will be expected to drive implementation and maintain all departmental protocols. Other duties will include but are not limited to pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education and equipment cleaning and processing. All treatment and diagnostic modalities are tailored to meet the needs of each specific age group. Contacts: The respiratory therapist is in daily contact with patients, family members, fellow therapists, physicians, nurses, support staff, other allied health workers and outside vendors. 1. Demonstrates acceptable competency levels in bedside therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities as outlined in the departmental Scope of Services and policy/procedure manuals (Includes assessment and documentation). These include but are not limited to: Brochodilator therapy using small volume nebulizers and metered dose inhalers Arterial blood gas analysis Implementing and maintaining departmental protocols Supplemental oxygen therapy Mechanical ventilation initiation and maintenance Non-Invasive ventilation Adult/Pediatric emergency codes High risk delivery and Level II nursery response Baseline pulmonary functions Intra-hospital transports 2. Maintains a minimum level of competency to perform tests and procedures not routinely performed on a daily basis. Bronchoscopy set up and assist (emergency bedside and percutaneous tracheostomy). Pulmonary rehabilitation 3. Assures accurate departmental patient activity and charge records 4. Acts as a resource and preceptor for new RT staff members and other disciplines as well as participates in community health initiatives, new staff orientation (All disciplines), Community Health Fairs 5. Ensures adequate amount of staffing during the shift utilizing units of service and complexity of care identified. Ensures an adequate amount of equipment is available for the shift (i.e. BIPAP, ventilators). Notifies lead therapist of any staffing needs/changes and equipment issues. Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required. Skills: Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the theory of operation of all respiratory care related equipment. Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental scope of services. Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patient, patient family members and the public. Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and processing. Licensure/Certification: Registered (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. ACLS, NRP (within 90 days of employment) if applicable for job assignment. Experience: RRT credential or 5 years post graduation experience with CRT credential. Mt. Pleasant Hospital: At least 1 year experience with RRT strongly preferred. Work Demands/Environment: Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Education: ACLS (within 90 days of employment) - Required BLS (AHA only) - Required Experience with RRT - Highly desired: 1 Years Graduate of a one year AMA approved respiratory care program - Required Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C - Required NRP (within 90 days of employment) - Required Registered (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Required RRT credential or 5 years post graduation experience with CRT credential. - Required #TB_HC Talent Burst Job ID #25-31726. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist II About TalentBurst, Inc TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. 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