Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Oregon, Ohio

Active Registered Respiratory Tech (RRT) license and 2 years of in-patient hospital Respiratory Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Set in the welcoming city of Oregon, OH, this travel opportunity places you at the heart of the Midwest, where Lake Erie’s scenic shores and vibrant community life promise memorable off-work experiences. As you immerse yourself in this locale, you’ll interact with healthcare teams that practice innovative approaches to critical illness and rehabilitation, positioning yourself for significant professional development and exposure to varied clinical leadership styles.

Serving as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will play a key role in providing intensive respiratory care and supporting patient transport, all within a multidisciplinary team focused on quality outcomes. This role not only broadens your clinical expertise but also lets you enhance your resume with specialized skills in both invasive and non-invasive therapies within a dynamic rehab environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and develop patient-centered respiratory treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatments, procedures, and discharge care.
• Deliver physician-prescribed respiratory therapies, utilizing a range of ventilatory, oxygen, and aerosol devices.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy, patient suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal), and oximetry monitoring.
• Review chest x-rays, perform 12-lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with advanced procedures including bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care.
• Perform arterial punctures, record and interpret ventilation performance.
• Maintain all ventilatory equipment, perform required self-tests, and facilitate maintenance or repairs.
• Adhere to lab procedures for moderate complexity laboratory testing, including quality controls.
• Participate in code responses using BLS/ACLS protocols.
• Document all treatment details in patient charts and ensure seamless hand-offs during shift changes.
• Manage accurate therapy charging and data verification.

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
• Proven experience in critical care, intensive respiratory therapy, and patient transport.
• Competence in ventilator management, airway care, and emergency response (BLS/ACLS).
• Strong interpersonal and patient education skills.

Travel professionals benefit from premium compensation, tax-advantaged housing and meal stipends, comprehensive healthcare coverage, travel support, a robust 401(k), and reliable placement continuity. Take advantage of Oregon’s natural beauty, vibrant arts, and family-friendly attractions, making every assignment an adventure on and off the clock.

Advance your career while discovering new places—apply now to join this rewarding travel position in Oregon, OH!

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