Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Intensive Care - (RRT - PICU)

Company: Med Travelers
Location: Midland
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description & RequirementsRegistered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Intensive Care - (RRT - PICU)StartDate: 11/23/2020Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1350.00 - 1600.00Facility does NOT hire travelers/contractors that have a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility. Hospital provides housing and bill rate is adjusted accordingly. No exceptions will be made, travelers must take our housing. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the state of Texas. NBRC credential. CCU experience is required. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of assigned patients. Consult and collaborate with physicians to recommend a change in therapy based on your evaluation of the patient. Educate patients and families about lung disease so they can maximize their recovery. Analyze breath, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen and other gases. Responsible for administering medical gases, humidification and aerosols, aerosol medications, bronchopulmonary hygiene, perform pulmonary function testing, and collect specimens of blood and other materials. Provide support services for patients who cannot breathe normally on their own, mechanically ventilated patients, by managing ventilators, and artificial airway devices. Respond to codes or other urgent calls for care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Obtain, assemble, calibrate, and check necessary equipment. Identify lung and breathing disorders and recommend treatment methods by interviewing patients and doing chest physical exams to determine what kind of therapy is best for their condition. Facility does NOT hire travelers/contractors that have a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility.Required Qualifications3 TX licensed RRT'sPreferred Qualificationsn/aAbout the FacilityThis 224-bed general medical and surgical hospital, located in Midland, TX, provides quality patient care and comprehensive patient services. This facility is also a recipient of various awards, including recognition from the American Heart Association for specialized stroke and heart attack patient care. Facility LocationBest known for its contributions to the oil industry-over 20 percent of the nation's total petroleum and natural gas supply comes from this area-Midland is also a city of thriving business, opportunity and entertainment. Many visit Midland to enjoy its broad selection of museums, including the renowned Museum of the Southwest where visitors can find an assortment of artwork as well as a children's museum and planetarium. Job BenefitsAllied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Free Private Housing
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!About the CompanyMed Travelers, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, school systems, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current temporary therapy positions and medical imaging jobs. And our traveler customer service is among the best in the industry. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. - We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.registered respiratory therapist, respiratory therapist, respiratory, RRT, respiratory care, allied health, allied, healthcare, health care, patient care, pediatric intensive care, PICU RRT, PICU, PICU respiratory therapist, respiratory therapy

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