Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,271 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Sonora, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: 13 weeks1 hours per weekShift: 8 hoursEmployment Type: TravelThe Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings. Minimum Requirements:Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferredCurrent CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & Ethics ExpectationsJob Requirements:Education and Work Experience:Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor?s): PreferredMaster's Degree: PreferredThree years' technical experience: PreferredLicenses/Certifications:Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Required in CA, OR, and HIRespiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: Required in CACardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: RequiredNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: PreferredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: RequiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: PreferredPediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification: PreferredRegistered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care: RequiredEssential Functions:Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation.Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease. Provides suggestions regarding the patients? treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation. Provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications.Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas. Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation. Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs. Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on patient's changing condition and disease status.Assists withmaintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing respiratory therapy services.Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy. Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment. Assists in the set up of specialty equipment. Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. Assists with quality control, staff schedules and competencies.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Amergis Healthcare, Inc.-Allied Job ID #1109612. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 1 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory TherapistAbout Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-AlliedAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation's top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.