Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Analysis Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Electronic Medical Records, Medical Hygiene, Medication Administration, Neonatology, Pediatrics, Respiratory Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Ventilator
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Contract
Travel Contract | Lubbock, TX 79401 | Nights Shift
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Job Title
Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Employment
Travel Contract
Location
Lubbock, TX 79401
Setting
Acute Care Hospital Covenant Children's
Pay Frequency
Weekly
Contract Period
13-week contract
Hours Guaranteed
36 hours/week
Taxable Base Rate
$41.50 $48.50 per hour
SHIFTS / AVAILABILITY
Shift Period
19:00 07:30
Days
3 x 12-hour shifts rotating
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage mechanical ventilators for critically ill adult and paediatric patients
- Perform arterial blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation
- Administer aerosolised medications and bronchial hygiene therapy
- Assist with intubations, bronchoscopies, and difficult airway management
- Document respiratory assessments and interventions accurately in the EMR
REQUIREMENTS
Must-Have
- CRT or RRT credential (NBRC) current
- Active Texas respiratory care licence
- BLS and ACLS certifications current
- Minimum 1 year acute-care or paediatric respiratory therapy experience
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) credential
- NICU or PICU ventilator experience
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