Travel Respiratory Therapist, RT

Trinity Health•Waterbury, CT

About The Position

FirstChoice, Trinity Health’s mobile staffing solution, hires experienced Respiratory Therapists for short- and long-term assignments across its health system. Travel Respiratory Therapists may work at St. Francis Hospital and may have nationwide or regional opportunities. The role offers varied practice settings and requires qualified clinicians to float throughout a hospital and/or multiple hospital locations or regions. The position is listed as part-time, with a 13-week assignment starting ASAP. The schedule is 3x12-hour shifts on days. The gross weekly rate is $2,160. Travel and per diem opportunities are also available through FirstChoice.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner-accredited Respiratory Therapist program; registry eligible.
Current CRT and/or RRT credential.
Valid state license in Respiratory Care if required in the state where working.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, other health personnel, and department management.
Analytical skills necessary to identify patients’ needs.
Basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
Willingness and qualification to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations or regions.

Nice To Haves

NPS credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations or regions as qualified and willing.
Demonstrate the standard elements of professional practice in accordance with AARC guidelines.
Practice independently and appropriately within the scope of knowledge and experience.
Retain accountability for delegation, choices, decisions, and outcomes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to quality improvement practices and outcomes.
Demonstrate agility and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities.
Embrace new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, other health personnel, and department management in all situations and in line with the organization’s mission and values.
Identify patients’ needs.