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Travel Respiratory Therapist
Yakima, WA
Travel Nurse Across America Allied
3x12 hrs
$2,904/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We're looking for Respiratory Care professionals for an immediate travel position opening in Yakima, WA. The right RT should have 1 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide direct patient care to patients in a variety of clinical areas, including evaluations and treatments according to procedural guidelines.
As a Respiratory Therapy Professional, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Administer to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory and cardiology modalities.
- Maintains appropriate patient records/documentation.
- Cleans, disinfects, assembles, calibrates, maintains respiratory and cardiology equipment and accessories. Evaluates equipment for proper and safe function. Reports malfunctions to director.
- Performs arterial puncture and analyzes sample according to procedure guidelines.
- Interacts with co-workers, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel to optimize continuum of care for patient being treated.
- Responds to emergent situations that could require Respiratory support.
Respiratory Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Respiratory Therapists should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Respiratory Therapists must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ACLS. PALS and NRP may be required in some areas.
Minimum of 2 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist? CRT or RRT certification? Active WA license in good standing? ACLS? BLS? Willing to float to all units (except ICU and NICU
About Yakima, WA
As a travel nurse in Yakima, WA here's what you should know:- Yakima's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F and lows around 57°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 41°F and lows around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Yakima.
- Yakima is car-friendly with ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Yakima is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Yakima offers a variety of restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
- It has a vibrant arts and music scene, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.
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