(Archived) Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - (RRT - Peds - Pedi)

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - (RRT - Peds - Pedi)
StartDate: 11/18/2019Available Shifts: 12 D/N Pay Rate: $1400.00 - 1600.00

GRANITE CITY, IL. IL licensed. MUST be either a CRT or RRT. MUST HAVE ACLS BLS & NRP. 2+ years of experience AND the most recent 2 years MUST be in a hospital setting ONLY. There is a 50 mile radius rule. No more than a 3 month work history gap in the last year. The Respiratory Therapist is either registered or certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care to provide Cardiopulmonary Services. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for following protocols approved by the medical staff and department policy and procedures in order to provide timely diagnostic and therapeutic services to both inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include: assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures, delivery of medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas, maintaining airways, ventilator management, insertion of arterial lines, intubations, pulmonary function studies, cardiac and pulmonary stress tests, and blood gases.Granite City, in the state of Illinois, originated as a company town for steelmakers employed by the Niedringhaus brothers. The company made cutlery which resembled granite, thus, the city was named after this sturdy stone. However, as the years passed, even though Granite City is still home to several corporations and their workers, the city has become more than a place where workers could live in order to easily access their jobs. There are a lot more attractions here, as well as many fun things to do in this fine city. You can enjoy a nice beer, watch a movie, or even engage in water sports activities. Here are the best things to do in Granite City, Illinois. All you have to do now is book your trip and these fine attractions will be yours to enjoy!1. Engage in water sports at the Horseshoe Lake2. Grab some great food and drinks at Bindy's3. Catch the latest flicks at Granite City Cinema4. Try the freshly baked goods of Duke Bakery5. Order delicious Italian food at Ravanelli's Restaurant6. Enjoy a bottle of beer at Lascelles Granite City Bistro

Required Qualifications
IL licensed CRT or RRT
MUST be either a CRT or RRT.
MUST HAVE ACLS BLS & NRP.

Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications for this Respiratory Therapist position.

Facility Location
America's "Gateway to the West," St. Louis is best known for its landmark skyscraper arch and as the home of Anheuser-Busch. Stroll downtown along the banks of the Mississippi, browse quaint boutiques and galleries or get into the spirit of the city at a ballgame. Travelers relish the warmth and ambiance of this historical city, as well as the excellent travel assignments at its top medical facilities.

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
• Free Private Housing
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!