Respiratory Therapist - Medix : Job Details

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients. Job Summary Our client is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a night shift rotation. The candidate should be able to train from 8/24 to 8/29. The role involves a 13-week contract with the potential for extension. The position requires managing respiratory therapy tasks independently, with support staff available as needed. Key Responsibilities

• Complete training during the last week of August and transition to night shift duties starting September 1st.
• Work on an every-other-weekend rotation with a schedule of 4 shifts one week and 3 shifts the next.
• Provide respiratory therapy care as the sole therapist during night shifts, with nurse and CNA support.
• Effectively utilize Matrix Care EMR for charting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) acceptance.
• Holder of a valid Illinois respiratory therapy license.
• BLS certification required.

Additional Requirements

• Schedule includes 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM.
• Able to work independently with backup support, including on-call pulmonologist.

Medix Overview: With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.