Registered Respiratory Therapist
Anderson, SC
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The location is in Anderson, South Carolina. This Respiratory Therapist (RT) position is scheduled for day shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role involves providing comprehensive and specialized respiratory care, including patient assessment, treatment planning, operating ventilatory equipment, airway management, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with complex procedures. The RT will also be responsible for maintaining equipment, documenting patient responses, and communicating with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Shift: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); no specific education or years of experience required; South Carolina licensing preferred
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric patients and ventilatory equipment is advantageous
• Additional Information: The RT will evaluate patients, perform routine and emergency procedures such as suctioning, arterial punctures, chest physiotherapy, and airway management, including endotracheal tube insertion and removal. The role includes reviewing chest X-rays, performing pulmonary function tests, assisting in procedures like bronchoscopy and chest tube placement, and maintaining accurate treatment records. The candidate must follow all policies related to laboratory testing, ventilator setup, and equipment maintenance. The RT will participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts following BLS and ACLS guidelines and communicate effectively across shifts.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits