Travel Respiratory Therapist
Mount Clemens, MI
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will provide comprehensive respiratory care services to patients requiring emergency interventions, intensive care, therapeutic treatments, and diagnostic testing for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering emergency respiratory care, including assessment and intervention.
• Managing invasive and non-invasive monitoring and therapeutic treatment.
• Conducting diagnostic tests to evaluate patient conditions.
• Educating patients and their families about respiratory care and management.
• Monitoring and maintaining respiratory equipment for optimal functionality.
• Participating in quality assurance and improvement activities within the department.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• Proficiency with ventilators is required.
• Experience with EKGs is required.
• Travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) are required.
• Must hold a valid Michigan state license.
• Out-of-state licenses are not accepted.

Work Schedule

This position offers a 36-hour guarantee per week and requires availability for every other weekend (Friday and Saturday).