Travel RRT Respiratory Therapy

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Job Specialty: Respiratory Therapy

This position is a 13-week contract with a guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shifts are day shifts, Monday through Friday, with shared weekends and nights on call.

Responsibilities:

• Provide respiratory care, assessment, and therapy delivery to patients as requested by physicians.
• Work in various settings including inpatient, outpatient, emergency services, and home care environments.
• Perform procedures with minimal assistance, such as intubations, cesarean sections, aerosol delivery, and patient assessment and care planning.
• Demonstrate professional behavior both on duty and as a representative outside of work hours.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff.
• Demonstrate organizational ability and time management skills.
• Produce deliverable products on time with minimal direction.
• Compile and organize data, making appropriate recommendations based on the information obtained.
• Maintain organized records upon request for the tasks performed within the scope of the job.
• Communicate clearly with directors, managers, and coworkers.
• Perform all assigned tasks accurately, ensuring proper spelling, grammar, and minimal mathematical errors.
• Take directions from others, including those in temporary collaboration departments, following the chain of command.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, including payroll and personnel data.
• Use office machines effectively when performing job functions.
• Answer phone calls and assist the public professionally and courteously, forwarding inquiries as necessary.
• Will be willing to assist in emergency department transport via ambulance.
• Adhere to dress code requirements, maintaining a neat and professional appearance.
• Complete annual education and regulatory requirements.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Attend annual evaluations and actively participate in the process.
• Report to work on time and complete work within designated hours.
• Attend all relevant meetings.
• Exhibit the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization in job performance.
• Be willing to work beyond regular hours and temporarily in other roles if necessary.
• Maintain personal integrity, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with personnel, clients, and support agencies.
• Meet physical requirements including sitting, standing, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs, walking, and moving intermittently during work hours.