Travel Respiratory Therapist, RT

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

About The Position

FirstChoice, Trinity Health’s mobile staffing solution, employs Respiratory Therapists for short- and long-term assignments throughout its health system. Travel Respiratory Therapists may work in a variety of practice settings, with nationwide and regional opportunities, and may be assigned to float throughout a hospital, multiple hospital locations, or regions. The role calls for flexibility, agility, and the ability to manage competing priorities while taking on new and additional responsibilities. The therapist practices according to standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines, works independently within their scope of knowledge and experience, and remains accountable for delegation, decisions, and outcomes. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to quality improvement practices and outcomes. FirstChoice offers flexible scheduling and travel and per diem opportunities. Travel Health Care Professionals help fill critical positions during unforeseen circumstances or extended leaves of absence. The employer states its commitment to dignity, inclusion, compassionate person-centered care, and equal opportunity.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner-accredited Respiratory Therapist program; registry eligible.
Current CRT and/or RRT credential.
Valid state Respiratory Care license if required in the state where working.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, other health personnel, and department management during all situations and in line with the organization’s mission and values.
Analytical skills necessary to identify patients’ needs.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment.

Responsibilities

Float throughout a hospital, multiple hospital locations, and/or regions as qualified and willing.
Practice according to standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.
Act independently and appropriately within the scope of knowledge and experience in the practice area.
Maintain accountability for delegation, choices, decisions, and outcomes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to quality improvement practices and outcomes.
Adapt to new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.
Take on new and additional responsibilities as needed.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, other health personnel, and department management.