Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,609 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Norman, Oklahoma.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist
Overview

A Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a healthcare professional trained to diagnose, treat, and care for patients with respiratory issues. They operate in various medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, home care, and rehabilitation centers, utilizing equipment such as ventilators and oxygen therapy to assist patients who experience breathing difficulties.

• Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients with breathing difficulties or cardiopulmonary issues by reviewing their medical history, conducting physical exams, and interpreting diagnostic tests.


• Respiratory Care: Administer treatments to improve breathing, including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, chest physiotherapy, and inhalation therapy.


• Equipment Management: Set up and monitor equipment like ventilators, oxygen tanks, and other respiratory devices, ensuring their proper function and maintenance.


• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency situations such as respiratory failure or asthma attacks with immediate life-saving interventions.


• Patient Education: Educate patients and families on managing chronic respiratory conditions, teaching the correct techniques for using respiratory devices and medications.


• Collaboration: Work with a multidisciplinary team, including doctors and nurses, to develop and implement care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.


• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress, documenting any changes in the patient’s respiratory condition or treatment plan.


• Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Assist patients in pulmonary rehabilitation programs aimed at improving respiratory function and increasing exercise tolerance.

• Proficiency in using respiratory equipment and technology.


• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology related to respiratory care.


• Ability to assess patient conditions and respond effectively to changes in respiratory status.


• Compassionate communication skills to educate patients and families.


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, particularly in emergency situations.

Education: An associate's or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program is required.

Certification: Most states require respiratory therapists to be certified, typically by passing an exam offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), such as the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Licensure Required: All states require respiratory therapists to be licensed or certified to practice, often involving passing the NBRC exams and meeting state-specific licensure requirements.

• California: Certification by the California State Respiratory Care Board is needed.


• Texas: Requires a license from the Texas Medical Board after certification by the NBRC.


• New York: Licensure from the New York State Department of Health is necessary.


• Florida: Requires licensure through the Florida Department of Health, including continuing education.


• Nevada: Licensing is required through the Nevada State Board of Respiratory Care.

Respiratory Therapists may work in various healthcare environments, including:

• Hospitals (ICU, emergency rooms, NICUs, etc.)


• Outpatient Clinics


• Home Care Agencies


• Long-Term Care Facilities


• Rehabilitation Centers

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19278850. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied:Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT),07:00:00-19:00:00

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.