Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fairbanks, AK
TotalMed Allied
1x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$554/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown1x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 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 Fairbanks, AK. 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*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NBRC, 2 Years
* 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 Fairbanks, AK
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Fairbanks, AK here's what you should know:- Fairbanks has a cost of living index higher than the national average, primarily due to the high cost of goods and services.
- However, wages are generally adjusted to match the higher cost of living.
- Fairbanks experiences a subarctic climate with average summer highs of 70°F and average winter lows of -15°F, making it one of the coldest cities in the United States.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Fairbanks, but they may be limited compared to larger cities.
- It's advisable to start searching early to secure suitable accommodations.
- Fairbanks is car-friendly, and having a vehicle is often necessary due to the spread-out nature of the city.
- Public transportation options are available but may have limited coverage.
- Fairbanks has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the long, dark winters.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities and unique experiences.
- Fairbanks offers a range of activities including dining at local restaurants, exploring art and music scenes, engaging in outdoor sports like snowmobiling and ice fishing, and enjoying unique events such as the Midnight Sun Festival and aurora borealis viewing.
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