Travel Respiratory Therapist, RT

Trinity Health•Athens, GA

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s mobile staffing solution, placing Respiratory Therapists in short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system. Travel Respiratory Therapists may work in nationwide or regional opportunities and are expected to float throughout the hospital and/or across multiple hospital locations or regions. The role calls for independent practice within the therapist’s scope of knowledge and experience, accountability for decisions and outcomes, collaboration on quality improvement, and adaptability to new responsibilities and differing cultural perspectives. This assignment is at St. Mary's in Athens, Georgia, for 13 weeks, starting as soon as possible. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts per week. The gross weekly rate is $1,980.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner-accredited Respiratory Therapist program; registry eligible.
Current 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 in 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 the hospital and/or across multiple hospital locations or regions.
Follow and demonstrate standard elements of professional practice per AARC guidelines.
Practice independently and appropriately within the scope of knowledge and experience.
Remain accountable for delegation, choices, decisions, and outcomes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to quality improvement practices and outcomes.
Take on new and additional responsibilities as needed.
Embrace new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.
Identify patients’ needs and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, other health personnel, and department management.