Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

Certification Details
• BLS
• Montana State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

Job Details
• Provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within physician orders.
• Acts as a resource to CRT staff and may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments.
• Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures including obtaining arterial gases.
• Oversees and troubleshoots respiratory equipment for optimal patient care.
• Initiates respiratory protocols and interventions based on assessments.
• Administers medications safely and evaluates their effects.
• Communicates patient progress to staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Maintains awareness of patient condition and makes appropriate care recommendations.
• Educates patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care techniques.
• Completes documentation according to departmental standards and monitors supplies and equipment.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives and departmental meetings.
• Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor.
• May float to other departments within scope and may be required to be on-call during scheduled shifts.

Job Requirements
• Respiratory Therapy skills and experience.
• Patient education and care delivery capabilities.
• Life support knowledge.
• Care planning and critical thinking skills.
• Documentation and quality improvement experience.
• Ability to follow protocols.

Additional Details
• Required skills include respiratory therapy, patient education, patient care, life support, care planning, patient care delivery, critical thinking, documentation, quality improvement, and following protocols.