Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,132 per week in Seattle, WA

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Care Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in critical care, preferably with trauma experience. License: Required respiratory therapy credential and state license. Certifications: BLS, RRT Must-Have: Critical care experience within the last 12 months. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required. Open to training in pediatrics. Description: Must have critical care experience within the last 12 months. Pediatric experience is preferred but not required. Open to being trained in pediatrics. Position requires RRT credentialing and a valid state license. Experience with adult trauma and burn patients is necessary. Candidates should be comfortable with medically and neurologically complicated cases. There are many trach patients and patients with spinal cord injuries. A fair number of patients with complex sleep-disordered breathing are also seen. Required skills include monitoring, ventilator management, and oxygen therapy. The patient population includes a variety of intensive care units. The unit serves patients of all ages, though pediatric cases are generally small. The facility has a busy emergency department with ECLS transfers. Candidates will be required to work all scheduled shifts. The facility cannot accommodate scheduling requests outside of approved time off. Experience with MIE, ARDS, and other critical care protocols is preferred. Candidates may need to float within the hospital to meet facility needs on occasion. Local candidates are accepted, but there are no pending licenses accepted. Preferred skills should be ranked for proficiency in various critical care techniques. Candidates must have experience working with specific ventilators and special procedures. Interdisciplinary support is available for patient care. The patient population comprises diverse medical conditions. Therapists will work as part of a team to provide high-quality respiratory care.