Overview
| Modality | Cert. Respiratory Therapist |
| Gross weekly pay | $1,700/week |
| All-inclusive hourly rate | $47.21/hour |
| Shift length | 3 x 12 Days hours |
| Start date | ASAP |
| Location | Council Bluffs, IA |
Explore Council Bluffs, IA
History and monuments dot this landscape almost as often as the golden farmlands. Learn about America’s 31st president at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. In northeast Iowa is the Effigy Mounds National Monument, a group of prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds. This part of Iowa is also home to the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage. The 37-county region tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness and farm life and is affiliated with the National Park Service. In addition, there are five national wildlife refuges here. If you love history, imagine seeing the Amana Colonies, consisting of seven historic villages in 1855 by German immigrants as a religious communal society. Here you can also buy antiques, hand-woven baskets, furniture and clocks and locally made wine and beer. In Ames, take the family to see the Christian Petersen Art Museum, a newer structure that exhibits works of art by Christian Petersen and contemporary artists. You won’t want to miss the state capital of Des Moines, home to Blank Park Zoo with its naturalistic exhibits and more than 800 animals from five continents. You also should enjoy the Brenton Skating Plaza, an outdoor family entertainment venue.
Traveling with Phoenix...
- Bill Rate Transparency - Unlike other staffing agencies, we tell you the bill rate of your assignment.
- Phoenix does not profit on your extra hard work (OT, CBOT, DT, On Call Hours) - we only cover our costs of Worker's Comp and taxes.
- PTO Accrual starting Day 1 (and vested so you can use it right away)
- 5% 401K Employer Match starting Day 1, 2% more after 500 hours (and vested too)
- Insurances - Medical, Dental, Vision, ST Disability, Cancer, Accident, Life and much more!
- 4 different HSA/FSA options to supplement the insurance plans
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What is a Cert. Respiratory Therapist?
Are you a skilled Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) looking for exciting opportunities to provide respiratory care to patients? As a Travel Certified Respiratory Therapist, you will have the chance to work in various healthcare settings, delivering specialized respiratory therapies and treatments. This role requires a respiratory therapist who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and adaptable to different environments and patient populations.
To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a CRT, hold a valid respiratory therapy license, and possess certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and others as required by the facility.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Assessing patients’ respiratory conditions and developing appropriate treatment plans
- Administering respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, and chest physiotherapy
- Conducting and analyzing diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis
- Monitoring patients’ respiratory status and adjusting therapies as necessary
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
- Providing patient and family education on respiratory conditions, treatment options, and self-care techniques
- Documenting patient information and maintaining accurate medical records
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and staying up-to-date with advances in respiratory care practices.
Common Respiratory Therapist Procedures:
- Administering oxygen therapy
- Performing nebulizer treatments
- Conducting pulmonary function tests
- Assisting with airway management techniques
- Providing chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques
- Performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
- Conducting non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP)
- Assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in emergency situations.
Note: The list of respiratory therapist procedures is not exhaustive and may vary depending on the facility and the specific requirements of the role.
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