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Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,137 per week
Host Healthcare
01/06/2025
Travel
8 weeks
12 hr nights

Estimated Pay Package:

$2,137/week
Includes both taxable pay and non-taxable stipends

Respiratory Therapist with Host Healthcare for 8 weeks starting 01/06/2025 in Chicago, IL - Night Shift - $2136.60/week

Job Details

Host Healthcare is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for an exciting Travel Allied job in Chicago, IL.

Employer: Host Healthcare
Discipline: Respiratory Therapist
Shift: 12 hr nights
Start: 01/06/2025 (may be flexible)
Type: Travel
Duration: 8 weeks
Weekly Gross Payrate: $1983.58 - $2136.60

Travel Respiratory Therapist job duties

While job duties may vary depending on the facility you work with, here are some common Travel Respiratory Therapist responsibilities:

  • Assess and evaluate patients' respiratory conditions by reviewing medical histories, conducting physical exams, and performing diagnostic tests.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.
  • Administer respiratory therapies, such as oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy, to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Monitor patients' responses to respiratory treatments and adjust care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Operate and maintain respiratory equipment, such as ventilators, nebulizers, and CPAP machines, ensuring proper function and safety.
  • Educate patients and their families on managing respiratory conditions, using respiratory equipment, and performing breathing exercises.
  • Provide emergency respiratory care, including airway management, resuscitation, and stabilization of critically ill patients.
  • Document patients' medical histories, assessments, treatments, and progress accurately and promptly in electronic health records.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients with respiratory conditions.
  • Conduct pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and function, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and ethical standards in all aspects of respiratory care.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development to stay current with advancements in respiratory therapy practices.
  • Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, helping them cope with respiratory conditions and treatments.
  • Supervise and mentor respiratory therapy students and junior staff, providing guidance and support in their professional development.

About Host Healthcare

At Host Healthcare, we are dedicated to empowering the life and healthcare career you deserve. As a nurse, allied, or therapy professional, you will be matched to one of our responsive recruiters who will have your back throughout your journey. You will also be connected with a full support team that was rated #1 in Nursing Satisfaction by MIT Sloan Management Review.

No matter if you want to explore the other side of the country or stay close to home, our team can help you get there. With Host Healthcare, you’ll get exclusive access to thousands of jobs in all 50 states. This means you get priority access to apply to travel and local assignments before other applicants.

We know that you are so much more than a number and we work hard to ensure you have the best benefits for you and your loved ones. During your assignment, you’ll be able to select premium benefits like Day-1 health coverage, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, housing support and more.

Take control of your life and career with Host Healthcare.

Benefits
:

  • A dedicated and responsive recruiter who has your back
  • Priority access to jobs in all 50 states at every major healthcare system
  • Day-1 medical benefits that last up to 30 days between assignments
  • Day-1 401K with company matching after 6 months
  • 24/7 support
  • Clinical support throughout your assignment

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