Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric – (RRT – Peds – Pedi)

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric – (RRT – Peds – Pedi)

StartDate: ASAP
Available Shifts: 12 D/E/N
Pay Rate: $1762.00 – $2030.00

: Experience:
None required.
Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
Clinical decision making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient.
Ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient’s needs.
Ability to work under stress.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
Some computer skills.
Education:
Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire.
Special Requirement:
If hired without current registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care, incumbents must receive at a minimum the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential within 90 days of hire.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be received within 12 months of hire.

Required Qualifications
OK License required

Preferred Qualifications
NA

Facility Location
Located in the heart of the state, Oklahoma’s capital city is alive with endless entertainment options and recreational choices. Home to a prestigious higher education and medical community, Oklahoma City offers travelers great professional opportunities and plenty to see and do in their spare time. Visit the Oklahoma City Museum of Art or one of the city’s many performing arts venues for a delightful cultural experience.

Job Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

Med Travelers, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied healthcare staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities – including hospitals, home health agencies, school systems, and long-term care facilities – enable us to offer the most current temporary therapy positions and medical imaging jobs. And our traveler customer service is among the best in the industry. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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