Travel Respiratory Therapist
Charleston, WV
Staff Today
5x8 hrs, Flexible
$2,222/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftFlexible
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$976/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (1 year)
Description
Health Advocates Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work at a Facility in Charleston, WV. This order is available for both local and travel.
Pay Rate: $52 / hour
Pay/Travel Package:
Total Travel Comp = $1,246.00 (Lodging - $770.00, M&I - $476.00)
$24.40 p/h X 40Hrs = $976.00
Total Comps = $2,222.00
Job Responsibilities:
- Assess patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary problems
- Administer oxygen therapy and breathing treatments
- Operate and monitor ventilators and other respiratory equipment
- Perform breathing tests (pulmonary function tests)
- Suction airways and manage artificial airways
- Respond to emergency situations (code blue, CPR support)
- Educate patients on inhalers and breathing exercises
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as ordered
- Document care and update medical records
- Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least one year (12 months) of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Current West Virginia State license for Respiratory Therapy.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
Employer
Staff Today
At Staff Today we believe that successful organizations are a product of experienced and talented employees. We have upheld this belief in all our recruiting and management functions, resulting in Staff Today being one of the largest staffing companies in the United States.
- Purpose
To be a leader in the staffing industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability.
- Mission
To provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed clients/customers.
- Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple. We believe we have two clients – our customers and our employees. Our success and reputation is built around each. We know our relationship with both is mutually beneficial and we continually strive to satisfy each at the highest possible level.
- Core Values
We believe in treating everyone with respect and integrity. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.
About Charleston, WV
As a travel nurse in Charleston, WV here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
- Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.
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