Description

Description: This is a 12-hour shift three days each week, with the shift schedule being from 18:00-06:30, total of 36 hours per week. Respiratory Therapist with Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification along with 2 professional references. Work Location: 1227 E Rusholme St, Davenport, IA, 52803. Only Travelers are considered who are staying above 60 Miles from the facility. The all-inclusive hourly non-local pay rate for this position is $57.66/hr, encompassing a taxable component of $42.82/hr, along with a per diem of $14.83/hr,\n

Summary:

Department: Pulmonary Services

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Shift Timings: 18:00 - 06:30 Hours Monday to Friday (3 Days/12 Hours)

Per Week: 36 Hours

Rate: $57.66 / hour

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Active unencumbered Respiratory Therapist Iowa state license
• Graduate from a fully accredited Respiratory Therapist program
• One year of work experience as Respiratory Therapist
• One year of EMR experience
• Board Certified

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements:

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.