Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $51 per hour at Lewisgale Medical Center VA summary:

As a Local Contract Respiratory Therapist, I provide specialized respiratory care and therapies including Nebulizer treatments and BiPAP management in various hospital settings. I am required to monitor patients, perform procedures such as ABGs, and work in a fast-paced environment across multiple intensive care units. The role involves working in shifts with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and supporting critical procedures in respiratory therapy.

Certification Details
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS

Job Details
• Specialty: RRT
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements
• Must have basic floor therapies – Neb. Treatment, CPT, Nocturnal Pulse Oxi, Obtain ABG’s
• Bipap Management
• Preferred skills: Vent and Bipap Management, ICU experience

Schedule Information
• Day Shift – 6 therapist – including charge person
• Night Shift – 5 therapist – including charge person
• 3, 12 hr shift. 7p – 7a rotating weekend

Unit Specific Information
• Unit Information: Respiratory Therapy
• List typical procedures performed on unit(s): HHN, CPT, Bipap and Vent management, Extubation

Additional Details
• Number of Beds – 500+
• Number of Staff – 30
• Patient Ratios – Not specified
• Type of equipment – EPOC Blood Gases, PB 840, Newport, ReVel, LTV, V60
• EMR - Meditech
• Floating Areas: CICU, SICU, MICU, step down units
• Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Royal Blue

Keywords:

Respiratory Therapist, BiPAP Management, Nebulizer Treatments, Intensive Care Unit, Patient Care, Healthcare, Travel Contract, BLS Certification, Extubation, CPT