Healthcare Staffing Plus
Travel Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist - four openings
Healthcare Staffing Plus, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417
Client Job Ref ID :
141190Shift Description :
Day shifts - 36 hours
Travel Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist - four openingsCorpus Christi, Texas, United States - 78336
Job Title:
Travel Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Number of positions:
1
Shift:
Day shifts- 36 hours
Duration:
13 weeks
Start Date:
07/16/2023
JOB DESCRIPTIONMonitoring patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions.Working as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.Following specified parameters of treatment.Providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Inspecting, testing, cleaning, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.Measuring arterial blood gases, reading prescriptions, lung capacity, and reviewing other information to assess patient condition.Relaying blood analysis results to a physician.Making emergency visits to resolve equipment problems when necessary.Ordering equipment repairs when necessary.Explaining health care treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation.Checking pulmonary function in patients.QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)National Institutes of Health (NIH)Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) CertificationSound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.Completion of a fully accredited Respiratory Therapist programMinimum two years Respiratory Therapist experienceActive unencumbered Registered Respiratory Therapist state licenseTrauma or Stroke exp (preferred)NRP CertificationRCP-TMB CertificationSKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.Participates in relevant continuing education programs.Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.sRequirements:
COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.Participates in relevant continuing education programs.Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS
Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.
With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.Required SkillsExcellent communication skils, Critical thinking skills,, Clinical knowledge
Reference Code141190
Job CategoryRespiratory Therapists
Facility TypeAgency,Hospital Based
Pay Rate0 - 0USDPer Hour
SpecialtyNeonatology,Pediatrics-pulmonology,Pulmonology,Pulmonology-critical care
Geographical SettingUrban,Metropolitan
On CallYes
Board CertificationYes
141190Shift Description :
Day shifts - 36 hours
Travel Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist - four openingsCorpus Christi, Texas, United States - 78336
Job Title:
Travel Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Number of positions:
1
Shift:
Day shifts- 36 hours
Duration:
13 weeks
Start Date:
07/16/2023
JOB DESCRIPTIONMonitoring patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions.Working as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.Following specified parameters of treatment.Providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Inspecting, testing, cleaning, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.Measuring arterial blood gases, reading prescriptions, lung capacity, and reviewing other information to assess patient condition.Relaying blood analysis results to a physician.Making emergency visits to resolve equipment problems when necessary.Ordering equipment repairs when necessary.Explaining health care treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation.Checking pulmonary function in patients.QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)National Institutes of Health (NIH)Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) CertificationSound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.Completion of a fully accredited Respiratory Therapist programMinimum two years Respiratory Therapist experienceActive unencumbered Registered Respiratory Therapist state licenseTrauma or Stroke exp (preferred)NRP CertificationRCP-TMB CertificationSKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.Participates in relevant continuing education programs.Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.sRequirements:
COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.Participates in relevant continuing education programs.Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS
Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.
With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.Required SkillsExcellent communication skils, Critical thinking skills,, Clinical knowledge
Reference Code141190
Job CategoryRespiratory Therapists
Facility TypeAgency,Hospital Based
Pay Rate0 - 0USDPer Hour
SpecialtyNeonatology,Pediatrics-pulmonology,Pulmonology,Pulmonology-critical care
Geographical SettingUrban,Metropolitan
On CallYes
Board CertificationYes