Description

Certified Respiratory Therapist
Location: Norfolk, VA
Agency: Ambition 24Hours
Pay: $2,142 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Respiratory Therapist Local Travel Contract

Local Travel Contract | Norfolk, VA 23502 | Night Shift

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

SHIFTS / AVAILABILITY

COMPLIANCE NOTES

• LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
• Registry Personnel must bring a state or federal issued identification to the facility and wear a photo badge at all times
• Every other weekend required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per physician orders and facility protocols
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators and airway management equipment
• Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and related diagnostics
• Assess patient respiratory status and respond to clinical changes across all patient populations
• Set up and maintain oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other respiratory modalities
• Document treatments, patient responses, and clinical findings accurately in the EMR
• Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rapid response events as required
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team on respiratory care plans

REQUIREMENTS

Must-Have

• Active state Respiratory Therapist licence (Virginia RRT/CRT) current and in good standing
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association) current
• ACLS certification current or ability to obtain prior to start

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