Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,110 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Respiratory Care Specialty: UP Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: Not specified License: Illinois RCP license Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist Must-Have: Solid understanding of all aspects of Respiratory care Description: Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director. Function as a role model in Respiratory Care, demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, selected technical skills, and appropriate knowledge base.

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Respiratory Care Specialty: UP Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: Not specified License: Illinois RCP license Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist Must-Have: Solid understanding of all aspects of Respiratory care Description: Perform routine and critical respiratory care procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Supervisor and Medical Director. Responsible for performance and competency of care for Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric populations. Disassemble, wash, rinse, dry, and package respiratory equipment. Effectively evaluate the results of patient respiratory care delivered per care plans. Function as a role model in Respiratory Care, demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, selected technical skills, and appropriate knowledge base. Prepare and test respiratory therapy equipment for proper and safe operation and check equipment in use for proper operations and routine service. Report malfunctioning equipment to the manager. Process and maintain respiratory equipment. Accurately chart on the respiratory flow sheets in the EMR and on the care plans. Charge accurately in the EMR. Complete assessments on ventilator patients and all other patients receiving respiratory care services. Recommend timely interventions and the need for further treatment or referral in the participant's respiratory care regimen. Record procedures, patient responses, and compliance with sleep therapy documentation requirements. Consult with a Respiratory Care Practitioner on any adverse effects and compliance with equipment. Relay the same information in writing to the physician. Evaluate patients for routine respiratory care therapy on inpatient units. Evaluate patients for routine respiratory care therapy in the Emergency room. Obtain and analyze blood gases - Arterial, Venous, and Capillary. Assist in cleaning respiratory care-related equipment. Assist with stocking respiratory care-related supplies on the inpatient care units.