Travel Respiratory Therapist, RT

Trinity Health•Westerville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s mobile staffing solution. Travel Respiratory Therapists fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system, with nationwide and regional opportunities. The position is based at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s in Westerville, Ohio, and requires willingness to float throughout the hospital and potentially across multiple hospital locations or regions. The assignment is 13 weeks, with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week on days. Start date is ASAP. Gross weekly rate is $2,160. The Respiratory Therapist practices in accordance with AARC guidelines, works independently within their scope of knowledge and experience, and remains accountable for delegation, decisions, and outcomes. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, contributing to quality improvement, adapting to new responsibilities and ideas, and managing competing priorities while embracing cultural differences.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner-accredited Respiratory Therapist program; registry eligible.
Current CRT 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 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.

Nice To Haves

Experienced Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

Float throughout the hospital and/or across multiple hospital locations or regions.
Demonstrate standard elements of professional practice in accordance with AARC guidelines.
Act independently and appropriately within the scope of knowledge and experience in the practice area.
Retain accountability for delegation, choices, decisions, and outcomes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to quality and improvement practices and outcomes.
Take on new and additional responsibilities as needed.
Embrace new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.