Respiratory Therapist Traveler

Intermountainnursing

Grand Junction, Colorado, US
Flat rate: $67.00 hourly; bonus/equity: not specif...
Advanced respiratory care delivery
Diagnostic testing interpretation
Arterial gas analysis
The RRTi provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary system deficiencies within physician prescriptions

Job Summary

  • The RRTi provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary system deficiencies within physician prescriptions.
  • Caregivers enjoy dynamic travel assignments across Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana with housing reimbursement available for those working 50 miles or more from home.
  • This role requires floating if not needed at the assigned facility and may involve taking call during regularly scheduled shifts.

Matching Summary

The RRTi provides advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary system deficiencies within physician prescriptions.

Salary

Flat Rate: $67.00 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: No benefit eligibility listed

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced respiratory care delivery
  • Diagnostic testing interpretation
  • Arterial gas analysis
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Patient education and self-care teaching
  • Interdisciplinary communication with physicians

Nice-to-have

  • Dynamic travel assignment experience
  • Mentoring staff and colleagues
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives
  • Flexibility to float between departments
  • Commitment to person-centered care

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program
  • Registered by National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT)
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapy license in state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Specific certifications like PALS, ACLS, NRP required

Work Rights

Not specified

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