Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - 1700 per week.

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Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist - 1700 per week.

Lafayette, LA, Lafayette County, La; Louisiana
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About the job

Trusted offers modern, transparent travel assignments for health pros. Join to provide respiratory care across units, handling diverse patient needs in a 13-week contract.

Requirements

  • 24 months of experience
  • License required
  • Travel only, local not allowed
  • Floating to units possible

Qualifications

  • BLS certification
  • RRT certification
  • ACLS certification
  • PALS certification

Full job description

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 24 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >50 miles from facility to be submitted.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

• No current placement allowed at Program: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (Direct).

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Unit Details: Provides respiratory care services across all units in the facility, including the Emergency Department and ICU. Treats all patient populations, including adults, children, and infants. Responsibilities include oxygen therapy administration; assessment of respiratory distress requiring immediate therapeutic intervention; recognition of cardiopulmonary arrest and initiation of resuscitation and life-support measures; complex ventilatory management; arterial blood sample analysis with assessment of abnormalities and therapeutic intervention recommendations; and patient/family education on respiratory procedures and disease processes.

14 days maximum time off

2 Charge/Lead references required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: – –
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date:
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3
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