Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,006 per week in Tonasket, WA

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapy Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Days, Nights rotating block schedule Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Required Certifications: BLS, Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) Must-Have: PFT experience, ability to work independently Description: The role requires the respiratory therapist to provide comprehensive care for various patient populations, including infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. The therapist will be the sole respiratory therapist in-house during their shift. They will cover inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room areas. Respiratory therapists will conduct pulmonary function tests two days a week, handling three to four patients each. The position includes responsibilities for drawing arterial blood gases and performing 12-lead EKGs. The therapist will manage all therapies and devices required for patient care. They will be responsible for intubating independently and managing all airways and ventilators. Stabilization and transport of patients are also essential duties. Availability for on-call status is required 24/7, with a call response time of 20 minutes. The dress code allows for any color scrubs. The equipment used includes Bella Vista 1000 and Trilogy 202 ventilators, Fisher Paykel humidifiers, and NDD Easy One Pro for PFTs. The environment fosters independent work and requires experience in performing pulmonary function tests.