Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,160 per week in Lexington, KY

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Clinical Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: First Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: No experience required License: Respiratory Care Practitioner License Certifications: BLS, PALS, NRP, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Must-Have: - Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations. - Practices effective, clear, and respectful communication (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language. - Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team. - Warmly greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Good eye-hand coordination. - Ability to operate all equipment related to the job. - Attention to detail. Description: Responsible for performing daily respiratory care procedures as assigned. Includes medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases. Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable. Manages and assesses patients on mechanical and non-invasive ventilation. Educates patients and families on issues pertinent to their care with the ventilator. Follows through on pertinent protocols. Manages ventilators for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol for each age group. Assesses the appropriateness of therapy and makes recommendations. Performs, assesses, and instructs the effective administration of oxygen, aerosol medications, humidification, suctioning, and chest physiotherapy. Engages in patient and family education regarding the safe and effective use of equipment. Performs effective airway management, supportive ventilation, and chest compressions during CPR. Administers medications and assesses patient response. Takes and records verbal orders for respiratory care procedures. Obtains and processes arterial blood gases without direct supervision. Reports results without direct supervision. Performs charting in the electronic medical record system. Enters orders in the electronic medical record system. Utilizes the electronic medical record system to acknowledge and resolve all completed and canceled orders. Completes department forms in a timely manner. Assists in the maintenance of all respiratory care equipment. Troubleshoots when necessary and communicates equipment needs to the supervisor. Cleans equipment during downtime. Supports other department members and in other hospital departments as a team player. Follows department policies and procedures. Serves as a resource for nursing, physicians, and respiratory students. Evaluates, monitors, and analyzes processes and makes recommendations for quality improvement activities. Responds to all respiratory care pages promptly. Assists with education programs to help staff improve their knowledge, attitude, and skills. Complies with all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Attends all required safety training programs and understands responsibilities related to job safety. Ensures positive customer relations interactions. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.