Overview
| Modality | Respiratory Therapist |
| Gross weekly pay | $2,080/week |
| All-inclusive hourly rate | $57.77/hour |
| Shift length | 3 x 12 Nights hours |
| Start date | ASAP |
| Location | Portland, OR |
Explore Portland, OR
You’ll wonder why you don’t live in Portland after you’ve visited this laid-back and friendly city. With a reputation for manicured parks, eclectic nightlife, fine micro-breweries and distilleries, and nature that cuts right into the city, Portland’s a Pacific Northwest must-visit. Don’t miss the famous Japanese Garden, one of the largest and most beautiful of its kind outside of Japan.
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 (and vested too)
- Medical, dental, vision and much more...
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What is a Respiratory Therapist?
Are you a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) seeking new opportunities to make a difference in patients’ lives? As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will have the chance to provide specialized respiratory care to patients in various healthcare settings. This role requires a respiratory therapist who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and able to adapt to different environments and patient populations.
To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as an RRT, 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
- Performing 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 intubation and mechanical ventilation
- Providing chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques
- Performing arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
- Initiating and managing non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP)
- Conducting 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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