Certified Respiratory Therapist
Tucson, AZ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,555/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner or Respiratory Therapist (2 years)
Description
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Travel Position
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (06:30 AM - 07:00 PM), 3 shifts of 12 hours each
Job Description
- Provide cardiopulmonary services as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
- Follow approved protocols and department policies to deliver timely diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients.
- Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Deliver medicated aerosols using medical compressed gas.
- Maintain airways and manage ventilators.
- Perform intubations and blood gas analysis.
- Experience required in ICU, general floors, and Emergency Department (ED).
- Minimal Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatrics experience needed, primarily to cover the ED.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Arizona
- Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Experience working with Neonate patients
- Experience working with Pediatric patients
- Experience in an inpatient setting
- ICU experience
- General floors experience
- Emergency Department (ED) experience
- Minimal Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
- Minimal Pediatrics experience
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Tucson, AZ
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:- Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- A car is recommended for getting around.
- Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
- Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
- Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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