Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wyandotte, MI
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Respiratory Therapist Registered in Michigan is needed for an immediate start at a healthcare organization located in Wyandotte. This position involves providing high-quality respiratory care, including ventilatory support, patient assessment, and education, within a hospital or health care facility environment. The role demands active participation in patient transport, diagnostic procedures, and respiratory therapy treatments, primarily during daytime shifts.

Job Details:

• Position Title: Respiratory Therapist Registered (RT PEDS)
• Location: Wyandotte, Michigan
• Schedule: Days, 12 hours shift hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications, Education requirements, degree, Michigan license, and 1 year of experience or more
• Additional Qualifications: ACLS certification and prior pediatric respiratory therapy experience are preferred but not mandatory
• Responsibilities:
  • Provide intensive respiratory care, including operating ventilatory equipment and assisting with procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement
  • Conduct patient assessments including chest x-ray review, EKG, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures
  • Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and airway management
  • Assist with laboratory testing, monitoring, and reporting results according to facility policies
  • Respond to emergency situations with CPR following BLS and ACLS standards
  • Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient responses
  • Communicate effectively with physicians and team members
  • Perform routine maintenance and self-testing of respiratory equipment
  • All duties are performed within the scope of professional license and facility policies

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