Epic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Oakland, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 12/19/2024
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunities
Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - RRT
Shift: Nights / 6:45p-7:15a (12x3) 36 hours per week, EOW
Length: 8 weeks
Requirements:
- CA RRT License
- 1 year experience
- Electronic Documentation
- Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
- BLS
- Teaching Hospital Experience preferred
- Community Hospital Experience preferred
- Trauma Level II Experience preferred
Required Certifications:BLSCA RRT License
This position is one of performing Respiratory Therapy modalities in a progressive health care environment. On a day-to-day basis, the therapist will often have to perform technical procedures on complex life support systems, and make on the spot decisions that affect patient care In a wide variety of settings from neonatal to geriatric. The therapist also has the responsibility for assuring that all prescribed therapy is performed with quality.Respiratory Care Practitioner/Critical Care Respiratory Therapist"These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Exacting knowledge of all Respiratory Care equipment and its practical applicationAdequate knowledge of pharmacology pertaining to all medications administeredPatient assessment and subsequent delivery of appropriate Respiratory Care per protocol and physician order, including but not limited to:•Ventilator management and weaning of patients on invasive and noninvasive life support, Continuous Ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP,• Oxygen administration• Delivery of aerosolized medications via MDI, Nebulizer, or other devices• Hyperinflation therapy, Incentive Spirometry, IPPB,• Diagnostic procedures, Bronchoscopy, Obtaining Arterial, Vanous and Capillary Blood Samples, Blood Gas Analysis, Sputum Induction, Bedside Spirometry,• Secretion Management, Chest Physical Therapy, IPV, Bland Aerosol. USN• Patient monitoring, Pulse Oximetry, End Tidal C02 Conscious Sedation, Apnea Monitors.• Airway management and cardiac support during ""codes""• Patient Instruction Of Breathing Exercises, Home Routine,• Neonatal Therapy And Ventilatory Care• Procedures required subsequent to implementation of work redesignComplete and accurate documentation of all therapy performed in Medical Record and in departmental records as required.Maintaining current knowledge of, and complying with clinical and administrative policies and procedures of Respiratory Services Department and the Medical Center.Maintaining good rapport with physicians, nursing staff, patients, relatives, and visitors on an individual basis. Notifying supervisor and/or physicians of any order that is considered to be unreasonable or In error.Document completely and accurately, all therapy administeredRecord all therapy given in the departmental records.Discuss with supervisor, manager, and/or technical director any case that poses unusual problems or circumstancesEvaluate patient response to therapy. Compare with objectives.Advise Clinical Nurse Specialist of patients who might benefit from their services.Pick up and return to department any therapy equipment that has been discontinued.Accept special assignments from the supervisor as needed.Attend all inservice education classes, conference sessions, and staff meetings.Respond to and assist with, as appropriate and directed, all ""Code Blue"" calls.EDUCATIONEquivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.HS DiplomaOther: Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline):UnknownFlu Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Unknown
Unit: RRT, 0
Epic Travel Staffing:
- Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
- 401(k) matching program
- Weekly direct deposit
- Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
- Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
- Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
- Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
- Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses
- Epic Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, housing, age, disability, or genetics.
- We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.
Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to allied positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).
Epic Travel FKA Emerald Staffing Group, Allied Job ID #914873. Pay package is based on 12.0 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: travel registered respiratory therapist (rrt)