Local Contract - Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) will utilize critical thinking skills to assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and will develop a plan of care based on a diagnosis in the ICU, ER, and general floors. 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.

Job Title: Local Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Number of positions: 1

Years of experience: One to three years

Shift: Day shifts- 40 hours

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: 05/05/2024

Hourly pay: $27.26

OT: 1.5

Weekly Pay: $1,022.25

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Shift Timings: 07:00 - 19:30 Monday to Friday (3 Days/12 Hours)

Per Week: 36 Hours

Roles & Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Therapist (RT) will utilize critical thinking skills to assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and will develop a plan of care based on a diagnosis in the ICU, ER, and general floors.
• The RT will use decisive judgement to implement and monitor patient care plans.
• The RT will monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions to the team and perform advanced Respiratory Care procedures.
• The RT will evaluate patient therapy; medications and treatments will be administered based on the patient outcome.
• The RT will educate patients and families about the health condition.
• The RT will respond to rapid responses and code blue.
• The RT must be able to work in a stressful environment and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Current MI license, BLS, and ACLS required. NRP and PALS preferred.
• RT could work with patients of all ages, however, the majority of patients are the adult population.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BLS and ACLS
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• 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
• Requires a minimum of two years of current Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Graduate from a fully accredited Respiratory Therapist program
• Active unencumbered Michigan Respiratory Therapist state license
• One year of Cerner 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.