Travel Respiratory Therapist
Bradenton, FL
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
3x12 hrs, Nights

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor.  The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility 
Performs focused interviews to identify specific patient needs
Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned
Assists with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders
Evaluates patients and performs tests and studies when indicated
Determines appropriate therapy and treatment options in collaboration with physicians
Analyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicable
Manages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices 
Educates patients and families about lung diseases and breathing disorders
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.
Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility 
Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications
Reports changes in the patient’s respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:

Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices
One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements  
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
Computer proficiency required 
Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & Ethics Expectations

General Comments
night shift registered Respiratory Therapist
3 12-hour shifts

Drager vents & Cerner experience REQUIRED
NICU and Adult Care experience required - DO NOT SUBMIT WITHOUT
license required
2 years' experience required
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required
No longer accepting CRT - must be RRT.