RegisteredRespiratory TherapistJob Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Employment Type: Local or Travel Contract
Pay:- Local: 2,228.36 per week
- Travel: 2,469.17 per week
Schedule- Full-time contract schedule, commonly 36 hours per week for hospital-based assignments.
- Shifts may include nights, rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call requirements depending on facility coverage needs.
JobSummaryRegistered Respiratory Therapistsassess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonarydisorders across hospital and critical care settings. These assignments oftenrequire experience with emergency response, ventilator management, andmultidisciplinary inpatient care.
Responsibilities- Assess patients with respiratory disorders and implement appropriate respiratory care plan
- Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, aerosol medications, and other prescribed respiratory therapies.
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators and other life-support equipment
- Perform arterial blood gas analysis and communicate relevant findings to the clinical team when required.
- Respond to respiratory emergencies, rapid responses, and code situations in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory treatment plans, equipment use, and disease management.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation while following infection control and patient safety protocols.
RequiredQualifications- Associate's degree or higher in Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and active state licensure where required.
- Minimum 1-2 years of recent acute care or hospital respiratory therapy experience preferred
- Current BLS and any additional required certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP based on unit assignment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced acute care settings.
Benefits- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Travel packages may include housing stipends, meals and incidentals and health benefits
