Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,200 per week

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Akron, Ohio.

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/04/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Respiratory Therapist
Akron, OH
Night Shift Available
Weekly Gross Pay: $2200

Respiratory Therapist Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic care team in an adult, acute care, Level 1 Trauma Center environment. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, team-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality respiratory care. This role is responsible for performing a variety of respiratory therapy treatments, responding to emergency situations, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout all respiratory procedures.

Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities

• Confirm and interpret physician orders to assess appropriateness of therapy and ensure quality patient care.
• Perform and document assessments, monitor patient tolerance and response to therapy, and notify healthcare team of any unusual reactions or concerns.
• Educate patients on procedures, addressing questions and concerns in a respectful, compassionate manner.
• Administer medical gases, aerosol therapy, bronchodilators, and other medications in accordance with protocols.
• Set up, operate, and maintain respiratory equipment, including:
  • PB 980 & PB 840 ventilators
  • V60 non-invasive ventilator
  • ParaPacPlus transport ventilator
  • Epoc hand-held blood analyzer
• Participate in emergency response situations, including CPR and rapid response events.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and provide input on protocol development.
• Accurately complete documentation, including medical records and billing information.
• Participate in educational outreach to patients, families, students, and fellow healthcare providers.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education and in-services.

• Education:
  • Graduate of an AMA or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Registry Eligible).
• Licensure & Certification:
  • Valid Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required.
  • CRTs must obtain RRT credential within 120 days of employment.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Hunter Recruiting Job ID. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Respiratory Therapist

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• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits