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Specialty:
Respiratory Therapy
Fac. Spec. Detail :
Certified RT/CRT
City:
Owensboro
State:
KY
Weekly Pay*:
1,711
Weekly Hours:
36
Compact State:
Yes
Job Length:
16 Weeks
Shift Description:
Nights 12
Start Date:
ASAP
Job Description American Traveler is offering a rewarding Respiratory Therapist Travel Respiratory Therapist (RT) contract position in Owensboro Kentucky . Shift: Nights 12 Job Length: 16 weeks -- Respiratory Therapists who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.
More about traveling in Kentucky : Kentucky travel nursing jobs take you to the undeniably charming and picturesque Bluegrass State, nestled between the Midwest and Deep South. Kentucky is rich with American history and diversity. A Kentucky travel nurse job allows you to explore miles of mountains, freshwater lakes, rapids and timbered forest. In the city, Kentucky's urban lifestyle encourages you to go at a different pace, where life doesn't move too fast, but everything you need is right there.
Responsibilities Respiratory therapists treat people who are suffering from heart and lung problems.The patients primarily consist of lung cancer patients, premature infants, and victims of heart attack or stroke. RTs are specialized in cardiac and pulmonary care, and work under the guidance of a physician in all units within a hospital. They spend most of their time in the ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, ER, and sleep and pulmonary labs within hospitals, or in patients’ homes if employed by a home health agency. The respiratory therapist diagnoses ailments associated with breathing and cardiac problems. They perform many diagnostic and analytic procedures such as evaluating lung capacity, performing chest physiotherapy, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, checking patients’ tissue specimens, and conducting pulmonary function tests. A primary and vital task of respiratory therapists is the management of ventilators and artificial breathing devices for those who have breathing problems.
Qualifications
• Valid BLS from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from the American Heart Association are recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions
• Other specialty-related certifications may be required for specific allied healthcare positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States
• Experience as a RT in a hospital setting
Experience Requirements 12 months of occupational experience
Travel Allied Job Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
Free Private Housing or Generous Housing Allowance
Tax Advantage Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEU's
401(k) Plan
Traveler Rewards & Discounts
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Date posted: 2023-11-01 07:32
Identifier: 3 P-109079 AT