Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
San Antonio, TX
TotalMed Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,744/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Description
We're looking for a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (Peds-RRT) for an immediate travel position opening in San Antonio, TX. The right Peds-RRT must have 1 year of recent acute care experience. Read below for additional requirements.
As a Peds-RRT, you will provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
As a Peds-RRT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
- Maintains appropriate patient records/documentation.
- Cleans, disinfects, assembles, calibrates, maintains respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluates equipment for proper and safe function. Reports malfunctions to director.
- Performs arterial puncture and analyzes sample according to procedure guidelines.
- Interacts with co-workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
- Responds to emergent situations that could require Respiratory support.
Peds-RRTs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Peds-RRTs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Peds-RRTs must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must have 1 year of experience. Must have NBRC-RRT, BLS, and ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
Requirements*: NBRC, ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, 1 Year
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
TotalMed Allied
31 nurses recommend working with TotalMed Allied
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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