Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,499 per week

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Requirements: 26-week contracts. Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Required: RNs must have one year of inpatient experience minimum in the related department with the trauma level shown below                
Required: One year of travel experience is preferred but will consider six months’ travel                
Required: All Candidates are expected to Float as needed.

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Location: Oklahoma

Contract Length: Full-time

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide services for the Respiratory Therapy Department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas served by the department. The role involves administering therapeutic treatments, recording treatment information, performing diagnostic testing, maintaining respiratory equipment, and responding to cardiac and respiratory arrests as part of the quick response team. The practitioner will also act as a resource for medical staff and ensure age-appropriate care for patients.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be received within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting.

Additional Information:

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
• Clinical decision-making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient.
• Ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient’s needs.
• Ability to work under stress and maintain good interpersonal relationships with coworkers and staff.
• Some computer skills.

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #37692104. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT