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Travel Respiratory Therapist - COVID19 - $2,032 per week

Employer
LeaderStat
Location
Milwaukee
Salary
2032.00 USD Weekly

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Industry
General
Role
Counselor / Therapist
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

LeaderStat is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

  • Job Title:

    Respiratory Therapist - 4425 (Day)

  • Shift:

    Day

  • Qualifications:

    General Item: 10 Panel Drug Screenn; Id: 8772 Item: Background Screenn; Id: 8773 Item: COVID-19 Vaccinationn; Id: 8777 Item: Employee Date of Birth; Id: 8931 Item: Employee Social Security Number; Id: 8932 Item: Flu Vaccination Record (Oct - April)n; Id: 8776 Item: Hepatitis B Notification Formn; Id: 8771 Item: ISP Acknowledgement; Id: 8933 Item: Latex Allergy Screenn; Id: 8775 Item: Office of Inspector General (OIG); Id: 9112 Item: State Specific Requirements (if applicable); Id: 8934 Item: System for Award Management (SAM); Id: 9113 Item: Tuberculosis Test (2-Step or IGRA) or X-Ray Daten; Id: 8774Respiratory Therapist-HUB Item: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)n; Id: 8770 Item: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification; Id: 8769 Item: National Board of Respiratory Care Verification (NBRC); Id: 9111 Item: Respiratory Therapist License (HUB)n; Id: 8767 Item: Respiratory Therapist License Verificationn; Id: 8768 Item: Skills Competenciesn; Id: 8779

  • Description:

    Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care providing intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.

    Explains purpose and procedure of treatments tests and equipment to the patients and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.

    Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment both invasive and non-invasive various oxygen and aerosol devices and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications humidification ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.

    Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance.

    Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods oropharyngeal nasal and tracheal.

    Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.

    Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.

    Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.

    Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy i.e. NIF VC etc.

    Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy i.e. Bronchoscopy Perc Trachs Chest Tube placement etc

    Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.

    Performs tracheostomy care according to policy including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes emergent and non-emergent.

    Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation as well as monitoring recording and reporting of test results.

    For hospitals with moderate complexity labs: Follows all policies and procedures related to laboratory testing including: specimen handling use of equipment documentation and reporting of results quality controls and maintenance to include: Pre-analytic Analytic and Post-analytic phases of testing.

    Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.

    Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.

    Performs set-up self-test on all ventilatory equipment as required and operates maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation on various types of equipment.

    Assists in facilitating preventative maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.

    Records all pertinent information of treatments and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart including pre and post-assessment according to policy.

    Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.

    Reports all necessary information in hands-off communication during walking rounds for shift-to-shift.

    Maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging including data entry verification and correction of errors.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Duties:

    Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care providing intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.

    Explains purpose and procedure of treatments tests and equipment to the patients and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.

    Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment both invasive and non-invasive various oxygen and aerosol devices and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications humidification ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.

    Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance.

    Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods oropharyngeal nasal and tracheal.

    Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.

    Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.

    Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.

    Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy i.e. NIF VC etc.

    Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy i.e. Bronchoscopy Perc Trachs Chest Tube placement etc

    Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.

    Performs tracheostomy care according to policy including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes emergent and non-emergent.

    Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation as well as monitoring recording and reporting of test results.

    For hospitals with moderate complexity labs: Follows all policies and procedures related to laboratory testing including: specimen handling use of equipment documentation and reporting of results quality controls and maintenance to include: Pre-analytic Analytic and Post-analytic phases of testing.

    Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.

    Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.

    Performs set-up self-test on all ventilatory equipment as required and operates maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation on various types of equipment.

    Assists in facilitating preventative maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.

    Records all pertinent information of treatments and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart including pre and post-assessment according to policy.

    Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.

    Reports all necessary information in hands-off communication during walking rounds for shift-to-shift.

    Maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging including data entry verification and correction of errors.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Skills:

    Current state licensure required, Required BLS certification required prior to first shift, Required ACLS required prior to first shift, Required Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent., Required Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience, Highly desired

  • Education:

  • Schedule:

    Start Date:
    End Date:
    Hours Per Week: 36
    Schedule Notes:

    LeaderStat Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Clinic - Respiratory Therapy

    About LeaderStat

    LeaderStat is a National staffing, recruiting, and consulting firm dedicated to the healthcare industry.

    For 20 years, LeaderStat has been dedicated to partnering with exceptional healthcare providers to find them the very best assignments throughout the country. Specializing in Travel Nursing, Interim Leadership, Executive Search, and Consulting. When you work with the LeaderStat team, you work with a recruiter who is dedicated to finding you the perfect assignment. Why would you settle for less?

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