Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,380 per week in Billings, MT

Cynet Health

Billings, MT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,380–$2,380

SKILLS

Basic Life Support (BLS), Billing, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Consulting, Critical Care, Identify Issues, Leadership, Medical Records, Medications, Mentoring, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Quality Management, Respiratory Therapy, Safety/Work Safety, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Billings, MT

POSTED

7 days ago

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night 12 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum Years of Experience not specified License: Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice is required. Certifications: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT). Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Must-Have: - Respiratory Therapy - Patient Education - Patient Care - Life Support - Care Planning Description: The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients. This care is designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. The position acts as a resource to the CRT staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department. Responsibilities include performing, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. Obtaining arterial gases and overseeing the operation of equipment for optimal patient care is necessary. The RRT initiates Respiratory Protocol according to departmental criteria. Interventions are initiated based on the interpretation of assessments. Medications are administered in a timely and safe manner. Evaluating effects and re-evaluating appropriately according to protocol is required. Ensuring that the progress of patients is communicated to staff, physicians, and other departments is essential. Maintaining awareness of assigned patients' overall condition is necessary. Sharing patient information with physicians and nurses and making appropriate recommendations for patient care is critical. Recognizing the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness is a key aspect of the role. Teaching patients and families self-care techniques and modalities is part of the responsibility. Documentation must be completed according to departmental standards. Accurate documentation of productivity information is required. Monitoring supplies and equipment and notifying the appropriate person when supplies are low or broken is important. Utilizing time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including low census time, is essential. Participation in quality and patient safety initiatives is expected. Identifying potential areas for improvement is necessary, including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Recognizing potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and taking appropriate actions is crucial. Participation in departmental meetings and contributing ideas or feedback is required. Promoting the profession of Respiratory Care and acting as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within the department and patient care areas is important. Participation in quality improvement and research activities as part of the Respiratory Care Team is required. The RRT may need to float to other departments based on business needs. The position may require being on-call during a regularly scheduled shift. Other duties as assigned may be required.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/