Travel Respiratory Therapist

ProLink Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Harvey, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

"Patient Age group: Pediatric to young adult (typically infants through early adulthood with developmental disabilities)
Number of Beds: ~100–150 beds (long-term care/rehab setting)
Ratios: 1 RRT to entire facility or shared coverage (often 1:25–50+ depending on acuity; lower if vent unit concentrated)
Minimum Experience: 1–2 years pediatric or vent/trach experience preferred (LTAC or home care experience helpful)
Ventilators: LTV series (e.g., LTV 1200), Trilogy ventilators, possible older portable vents
Drips/Machine experience: Limited drips; focus is on ventilator management, trach care, suctioning, nebulizers, oxygen therapy (no high ICU-level titration)
Common Diagnosis: Chronic respiratory failure; cerebral palsy; neuromuscular disorders; bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD); genetic/congenital conditions; seizure disorders with respiratory involvement
Required Certs: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist); BLS (required); PALS (often preferred); Illinois state license
Technology: Portable ventilators (LTV/Trilogy); pulse oximetry; suction equipment; nebulizer systems; basic EMR charting (often PointClickCare or similar LTC system)"

ProLink Allied Job ID #D-167702. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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