Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist, RRT | General Floors | Indiana Assignment Overview The Respiratory Therapist will provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies in a 500+ bed hospital setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and be able to work in a Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn unit, including adult medical, trauma/neuro, burn, and cardiovascular critical care units.

Assignment Details

3x12 Nights Estimated gross weekly pay package: $2295 (negotiable) Responsibilities Evaluate and develop a care plan for patients with respiratory insufficiencies Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition Perform advanced respiratory care modalities Evaluate respiratory practice and patient outcomes Educate patients and families about health conditions and community support Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes Qualifications Required: BLS Provider credential accepted from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) High School diploma with 2 years of experience, Associate's degree/Technical degree, or 4 years of job-specific experience Preferred: Advanced Life Support credential accepted from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Neonatal Resuscitation certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric Advanced Life Support credential accepted from American Heart Association or American Red Cross