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Local Contract Respiratory Therapist
Clinton, MD
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$35-52/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays, Nights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$35-52/hour
Details
  • Regular pay
    $35.00-52.00/hr
  • Description

    Respiratory Therapist – RRT - RT

    Full-Time / Permanent Position
    Shift: 7:00am – 7:30pm or 7:00pm – 7:30am + weekend rotation
    Competitive pay scale with full benefits and overtime incentives
    $3,500 relocation assistance available!
    New graduates welcome!
    Greater Washington DC area
    Responsibilities
    Monitor equipment related to cardiopulmonary therapy.
    Collaborate with other members of healthcare team while providing respiratory expertise.
    Administer aerosol-based medications.
    Analyze blood samples to determine levels of oxygen and other gases.
    Manage life support mechanical ventilation systems and other artificial airways.
    Assess vital signs and document clinical findings
    Perform patient examinations, stress tests, access lung capacity, spectrum specimens, etc.
    Provide patient education to patient and family regarding various pulmonary therapies for a variety issues including asthma, COPD, smoking cessation, etc.
    Requirements
    Completion of an approved respiratory therapy program
    RRT Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
    CRT may be accepted in place of RRT. However, an RRT must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Candidate must be eligible to sit for RRT exam at time of hire
    BLS and ACLS certification
    Cross Country Allied Job ID #169936.

    Employer

    Cross Country Allied

    3.9rating(33 reviews)

    4 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied

    5.0rating

    Pros

    Great communication and very responsive!

    Cons

    Agency doesn’t have much for nuclear medicine technologist.

    Recommends working with Cross Country Allied

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    About Clinton, MD

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    Cost of Living
    • The cost of living in Clinton, MD is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the main contributor.
    • However, wages generally match up with the cost of living.
    Weather
    • The average high in summer is around 87°F, and the average low in winter is around 26°F.
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    Transportation
    • The area is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
    Demographics
    • The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
    • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
    • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
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    • There are various restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the area has a growing art and music scene.
    • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and there are outdoor spaces for hiking and nature exploration.
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