Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,337 per week in Corpus Christi, TX

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: RRT Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: RCP license Certifications: RRT with National Board for Respiratory Care, ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Critical care experience with adults Description: Data collection in the respiratory therapy unit. Candidates with NICU Level 3 experience, Oscillators, InoMax, 980s, Hamilton C6, Vapotherm, PALS, and NRP will be given preference.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: RRT Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: RCP license Certifications: RRT with National Board for Respiratory Care, ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Critical care experience with adults Description: Data collection in the respiratory therapy unit. The unit has a variety of beds, including ICU, ED, NICU, Med/Surg, and Tele. The staff consists of 20 respiratory therapists. The patient ratio is not applicable. The equipment includes 840, 980, V60, Vapotherm, Hamilton MR1, C1, and C6. The EMR system used is Meditech. Candidates with NICU Level 3 experience, Oscillators, InoMax, 980s, Hamilton C6, Vapotherm, PALS, and NRP will be given preference. Typical procedures performed include patient assessment and administering therapies. Additional responsibilities include delivering oxygen, aerosol medication, and chest physiotherapy. Assist with bronchoscopies and placement of artificial airways. Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation. Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients. Responds to emergent patient situations ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation. Assists in moderate and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization. Serves as a clinical resource, providing education to patients, families, and staff. Involves a variety of duties related to respiratory therapy equipment handling. Dress code requires pewter grey scrubs. Rotating weekends are expected.