Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,130 per week in Cleveland, OH

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: Respiratory Tech Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience License: Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Must hold a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License Certifications: BLS (AHA) ACLS (AHA) NRP Must-Have: Education: High school diploma and an Associate's Degree in Applied Science with a major in respiratory care Clinical experience during respiratory care training Description: The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory therapy in all settings within the health center. Basic respiratory care includes oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, incentive spirometry, BiPAP, and blood gas analysis.

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: Respiratory Tech Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience License: Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Must hold a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License Certifications: BLS (AHA) ACLS (AHA) NRP Must-Have: Education: High school diploma and an Associate's Degree in Applied Science with a major in respiratory care Clinical experience during respiratory care training Description: The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory therapy in all settings within the health center. This includes aerosol therapy, airway clearance, and blood gas analysis. Endotracheal intubation and ventilator management are also key responsibilities. The therapist performs patient assessments and evaluates the effectiveness of care. Basic respiratory care includes oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, incentive spirometry, BiPAP, and blood gas analysis. Critical and complex respiratory care includes endotracheal intubation and ventilator management. Critical thinking skills are utilized to resolve clinical issues and optimize patient care. The therapist assesses learning needs of patients and/or their families and provides relevant education. The therapist responds to Code-Blues, Code-Pinks, Rapid Response Teams, and Trauma Teams. Documentation of care is maintained in the electronic medical record (EMR). Open communication with all members of the healthcare team is essential, including SBAR handoffs and reporting of critical test results. Active participation in process improvement activities is expected. Non-patient care duties related to respiratory care include equipment troubleshooting and blood gas analyzer preventive maintenance.