Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,484 per week at Tact Staff
Brick, NJ 08724
About the Job
Tact Staff is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Brick, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Summary:The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):-Providing respiratory therapy under medical direction, in the education, treatment, management, & diagnostic evaluation and care of patients in the hospital with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.-Performing Intubation assistance as well as Ventilator set-up & management.-Gathering all information necessary to properly evaluate the patient’s needs, including patient specific disease education as well as testing and consultations with other health care professionals, as appropriate.-Developing a rapport and mutual respect with the patient/caregiver, as well as team members, to foster an optimum environment in support of goal achievement.-Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon identified needs in an understandable manner.-Other duties and/or projects as assigned.-Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.-Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.-Contacts: Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.
Required Skills & Experience:-The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A
Required Education:-High school diploma or equivalent.-Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-BLS - AHA.-ACLS.-PALS.-NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.-Current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license and Registered Respiratory Therapist is required.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #489069. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapist - Respiratory Therapist
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...
Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.
