Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
4 days ago
Rockford
Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Rockford, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional, • Start Date: 09/15/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Job Title- Respiratory Therapist Location- Rockford, IL 61103 Shift- Nights - Three 12-hour shifts 1800 to 0630, Every other weekend Respiratory Therapist must be able to work independently within a RT/RN driven Neonatal Transport Team. Experience with various transport ventilators, Aeronox, EPOC, TXP, TCM is required. Under the direction of a physician, the RRT provides all respiratory care related duties and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Sets up and administers all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients in all areas of the hospital, particularly the Pediatric, Emergency/Trauma Department, Step-Down Critical Care, Adult Critical Care Units, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit using protocol driven care. Provides critical and emergent care, airway stabilization and management, non-invasive ventilation, and is responsible for acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long term ventilation. The Neonatal Pediatric Therapist may also treat critically ill neonates in emergency transit from lower level care to a higher level of care via helicopter, ambulance, and occasionally fixed wing flight. Exemplifies the Mercyhealth mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. They will perform other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Performs routine therapies that aid in the treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation of their cardiopulmonary status. · Will Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Makes parameter · recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, patient response, laboratory values, and patient status. · Initiates and provides on-going evaluation of treatment regime including medication delivery and oxygen · administration through therapist driven protocols by performing patient assessments to determine the needs related to treatment therapies, frequencies, and duration of treatment regime ordered by physician. · Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure, or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuation. · Monitors, assesses, educates, and documents the patient and/or family on therapies, medications, goals of · therapies, and equipment during treatment. · Documents work timely, completely, and accurately including documentation in the patient electronic medical record and departmental records. · Demonstrates competence in the set-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices, therapeutic bronchoscopies and pulmonary function screens. · Cleans using high level disinfection, assembles, and maintains equipment and the stocking of departmental supplies. · Performs and documents emergency rounds, oxygen saturation checks, and titrates oxygen per protocol during oxygen and aerosol rounds. · Performs therapies in strict compliance to universal precautions and proper body mechanics, using sound judgment in evaluating situations, and taking appropriate action when necessary. · Responds to emergent care situations in the hospital and assists with resuscitation by providing chest compressions, airway management, airway stabilization, and ventilatory support in accordance with the American Heart association guidelines and as directed by the Code Team Leader. · Transports adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients on mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and critically ill to intra-hospital procedures and testing. · Provides developmentally appropriate care to support the various patient populations during their hospitalization. Demonstrates competence in the care of neonatal, pediatric and adult patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient’s age related and other physical, psycho-social, and cultural needs. · Assists with the orientation process for new employees, mentors employees orienting to a specialty care unit, and functions as a resource to NICU float staff. Mentors students on clinical rotation as needed. · Acts as the charge therapist in the absence of the Lead Respiratory Therapist on a rotational basis as assigned, performing the duties and responsibilities described in that job description to the best of your ability. · Engage in a project related to the department, community, or respiratory care profession: · Obtains or maintains an additional certification or specialty credential (manager approval required) · Participates in community education events relating to procedures performed, disease processes, medications, and treatments relating to respiratory care. · Perform QA & PI · Assist with The Joint Commission accreditation and maintaining survey readiness · Participates in facility committees on behalf of Respiratory Therapy · Participates in Regional Peri-Natal Designation process · Maintains proficiency in the processing and interpreting of point of care (POC) blood gases, glucose, and electrolytes; and collaborates on quality control with the POC Coordinator. · Attends deliveries and performs resuscitative duties as part of NICU team. · Attends high risk deliveries at outlying hospitals with RN for gestational age >32 weeks · Attends high risk deliveries at outlying hospitals with RN & NNP for gestational age <32 weeks · Cross-trains and maintains proficiency in taping IV’s, Assisting in umbilical line placement, placing oro/nasogastric tubes required. Maintaining proficiency in intubation and surfactant administration · Operating, troubleshooting, and monitoring of respiratory equipment during air and ground transport including ambulance, helicopter and fixed wing. · Maintains a high level of critical thinking to allow for appropriate utilization of protocol driven treatments in the absence of a physician · Maintains Transport Certification by attending yearly skills lab and helicopter safety education · Attends annual chest tube education and education with the Medical Director · Attends monthly transport meetings, Morbidity & Mortatlity Review, and quarterly transport education if provided. · Provides education to hospitals within the region when needed · May require on call coverage for unit or transport. · Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program Minimum 1 year respiratory experience required, 6 months critical care CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE RRT If not eligible for RRT, CRT required CPR, ACLS, PALS, NRP IL Respiratory Care Practitioner license NPS required Initial STABLE Certification “We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.” About Rang Healthcare Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes. We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition. We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Benefits • 401k retirement plan, • Dental benefits, • Referral bonus, • Vision benefits, • Weekly pay