What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist Night Shift position at Trinity Health FirstChoice?
Trinity Health FirstChoice is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Maywood, Illinois.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Discipline : Allied Health Professional
Shift : 12 hours, nights
Employment Type : Travel
NICU / PICU / PEDS experience required. Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's staffing solution! FirstChoice RTs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Flexible Scheduling
- Online Self-Scheduling
Willingness to float throughout the hospital and / or throughout multiple hospital locations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist who is responsible for performing various therapeutic procedures including advanced practice procedures such as, but not restricted to operating balloon pumps, working in NICU, performing Pulmonary Function testing, “PFT”, etc. Participates in orientation of staff and student training programs for Trinity Health which is a teaching institution representing the Respiratory Care department.
Specifically, uses key words to help patients to understand what is happening with their care, help internal customers understand their service better, and build relationships.
Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in the health system committees or work groups as needed.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices; Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines obtains and maintains competencies per RT II orientation. Cardiopulmonary arrest situations Other emergency situations Participates in patient rounds Ensure treatments are provided in accordance with physician orders and approved medical protocols. Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition and contacts repair personnel or Charge therapists as appropriate Based on clinical assessment of patient situations, suggests changes in therapies, etc., to medical staff to benefit cardiopulmonary patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of procedure(s) for oxygen and medical air shutdown. Maintains knowledge of and reviews pertinent hospital and all departmental policies and procedures
Trinity Health FirstChoice Job ID #2372. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Allied Health Registered Respiratory Therapist
About Trinity Health FirstChoice
FirstChoice offers a rewarding career with significant p remium pay and flexible scheduling to fit your life. FirstChoice h ealthcare travel professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!
Healthcare travel professionals, join us in caring for our community, we can't do it without you.
FirstChoice exclusively supports facilities within the Trinity Health system meaning you will have a consistent experience between job sites. Your training at one site will apply to other sites within the region and will minimize the time you are spending outside of patient care. We understand that there has been a fundamental shift in the nursing position in recent years and like any other employee, nurses want more options and flexibility in their careers. Benefits of Being a FirstChoice healthcare travel professional :
Choose your own travel adventure—work in a variety of practice settings
Housing and meal stipend
Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility
Trinity Health is a leading not-for-profit Catholic health system with 92 hospitals and hundreds of primary, specialty and continuing care centers across the United States.
Employee assistance programs
403b retirement plan
