Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,828 per week in Philadelphia, PA

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: RRT Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 18:30 - 07:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: PA RT license required Certifications: NBRC RRT or CRT certification, ACLS & BLS certifications Must-Have: - Must be available every 3rd weekend. - Must work 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays in a 6-week period. Description: The Respiratory Therapist is either registered or certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care to provide Cardiopulmonary Services. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for following protocols approved by the medical staff and department policies and procedures. The goal is to provide timely diagnostic and therapeutic services to both inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures. Delivery of medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas is required. Maintaining airways and ventilator management is essential. Insertion of arterial lines and intubations is part of the role. Pulmonary function studies, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and blood gases are also responsibilities.