Respiratory - RRT - Travel Contract
Company: Nucleus Healthcare
Location: Akron
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contract Respiratory
Therapist for a local contract job in Akron, Ohio. Specialty:
Respiratory Therapist ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional ~
Shift: 12 hours ~ Employment Type: Local Contract Nucleus
Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist offering to join a
devoted patient care organization in Akron, OH. Job Title:
Respiratory Therapist Shift Details: Day or Night Shift 3x12s
Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, providing
intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of
the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of
professional license and with minimal supervision. Explains purpose
and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients,
and provides necessary education upon discharging to home. ~
Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature
operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and
non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various
nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications,
humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.
Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to
promote secretion clearance. Performs oximetry and capnography
monitoring according to policy. Performs pulmonary function studies
according to policy (i.e. Assists with procedures relating to
respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Performs adequate
drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where
applicable. Performs tracheostomy care according to policy,
including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and
non-emergent). Performs arterial puncture according to policy and
is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as
monitoring, recording and reporting of test results. Follows all
policies and procedures related to laboratory testing including:
specimen handling, use of equipment, documentation and reporting of
results, quality controls and maintenance to include: Pre-analytic,
Analytic, and Post-analytic phases of testing. Performs insertion
and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or
video laryngoscope system. Performs set-up & self-test on all
ventilatory equipment as required and operates, maintains and
monitors mechanical ventilation on various types of equipment.
Assists in facilitating preventative maintenance and repair of
equipment as needed. Records all pertinent information of
treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care
records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment
according to policy). Communicates with attending and pulmonary
physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to
the patient. Reports all necessary information in hands-off
communication during walking rounds for shift-to-shift. Maintains
accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry,
verification and correction of errors. BLS certification required
prior to first shift ACLS required prior to first shift Must
possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of
Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. Nucleus Healthcare is
a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier
facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking
for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and
long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare
operations, and hospitality. Our vision of redefining the way
healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the
people who power healthcare. All applicants will be considered for
employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or
disability status, employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran or disability status. Must possess "Active" CRT or
RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
or state equivalent. BLS and ACLS certifications (prior to first
shift) Nucleus Healthcare Job ID 3622. About Nucleus Healthcare
Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering
with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and
organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful
employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs
nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and
hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way
healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the
people who power healthcare. Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter
about the benefits offered by the facility/organization you are
interested in applying for. Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous
$1,000 referral bonus.
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