Day in the Life of A Travel Respiratory Therapist | Come to Work With Me | Night Shift Routine

Day in the Life of A Travel Respiratory Therapist | Come to Work With Me | Night Shift Routine
Today, I take you guys along with me to work again! Pretty much a typical night working at a small community hospital. I show you guys the types of equipment this facility carries. Just a little reminder for all my RT students, that this is not your typical nightshift as a RT! Most assignments for RT's are definitely much busier. Trust me, I've worked them! But, hopefully you enjoy watching what this assignment has been like for me. If you have any questions or would like me to try to show you more things about an assignment like this, please let me know! Don't forget to subscribe to stay notified for more content!
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Check out my podcast episode on I Need (Travel) Therapy down below! I speak about my experience as a respiratory therapist. I share my stories traveling during the pandemic working COVID crisis deployments. I hope my time on the podcast helps shed some light on respiratory therapists + all the amazing work they've done during the pandemic and continue doing everyday!
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I am a traveling Respiratory Therapist. I am currently on assignment in IOWA! It is a 13 week assignment + Ill be taking you guys along as I work, giving you guys a glimpse of a travel RT! Along with showing you guys the reality of being a traveler, I’ll take you guys with me as I travel around on my days off and take advantage of the best parts of being a traveler! Along with this being a new assignment, it also marks a fresh chapter in my life. If you're interested on taking the leap as a traveler + how a thirtysomething navigates life, be sure to SUBSCRIBE + turn on those notifications to follow along on my RT travel journey!
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Welcome to my channel! I wanted to create a space that I could collect my video diaries as I travel around working as a respiratory therapist. I've been a travel therapist since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 and couldn't imagine ever going back! I'll show you the pros and cons of travel life. I'll also try to share some tips on what I've learned along the way for anyone considering a career in respiratory or taking that step to become a travel therapist. If you've ever wondered what it's like to travel as a respiratory therapist, follow along!
I also wanted to make this space a place where I can share different pieces of my life. So, let me take you along on the mini journeys that come along with this lifestyle. Why, TheRachelProject? Because life is a constant work in progress and I love watching where the ups and downs take me!
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LETS BE FRIENDS!
INSTAGRAM: / racheldelle
TWITTER: / travelingrrt

[@selenamelo6482]

You should do a Q&A! I'm sure you would get a bunch of questions! I definitely have a lot of RT related questions as a RT student!

[@RachelDellee]

That is a fantastic idea! I’m gonna try to get that together for y’all! 🤗

[@snowdust2752]

I start my traveling in about 2weeks, they are sending me to a kindred hospital. I hope it will be a good assignment. Thank you for you video, I enjoyed it..

[@RachelDellee]

omg I hope your assignment went well! let me know how it went!

[@اليشري]

nice features, great and clear depictions of your chosen field. keep it up and hope to see more of your videos. 😊

[@RachelDellee]

Thank you!!

[@emmilyyy]

Love these videos! Keep em coming

[@RachelDellee]

THANKS! Congrats on your pregnancy! Hope preggo life is treating you well in Hawaii!

[@leticiareyes6459]

On my 3rd assignment at Texas children in the PICU.

[@mairabudgets2724]

Love your videos. I’m looking to become a RT!! Where did you go for your training? If you don’t mind me asking? I’m in Dallas too!!

[@RachelDellee]

Thanks so much! I went to Concorde in Dallas! I talk about my thoughts with their program in my Q&A video. 🤗 hope that helps and good luck to you!!

[@mairabudgets2724]

@@RachelDellee thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question☺️

[@shahadtawfeeq7057]

OMG Girl i love you so mch. i wish i work with you. i am sure its so much fun. love your videos please keep them comming

[@felippevillahermosa8773]

Youre vids are super informative, i do have a question, if i may? Do you have tips for Filipino or foreign educated RTs become licensed in the US? Would really appreciate if you can share some insight on it.

[@barc533]

Can you be a travel RT immediately after graduation?

[@mikeschulte4271]

In the room with all the oxygen tanks in basement what do the different colors mean? Yellow grey blue green and the other colors?

[@loro9329]

2 questions how do you deal with new equipment you haven't used before in each new hospital? And how bad is living out of a hotel?

[@RachelDellee]

I just ask! Usually, Ill ask whoever is precepting me or charge. Just kinda go thru the basics with me and also ask where their resources are like training guides and stuff. That usually comes in handy especially if you're on nightshift and there's not a lot of resources. And honestly, KZbin! lol. Theres a lot of information out there and it helps! After working thru COVID, I don't mind living out of a hotel. The lack of a kitchen sucks sometimes, but with air fryers and stuff like that there are options to make food in the room. I personally, don't mind living out of a hotel!

[@loro9329]

Thanks

[@ansageorge8366]

Whats the difference between respiratory technician and respiratory therapist

[@ItsToya-]

Would you say RT school was difficult?

[@RachelDellee]

it's definitely not easy! but I think if you prepare + study it's doable!

[@tiepthikinhdoanh2tiepthiki467]

Hay quá

[@liangxuanwang6392]

hi, I am currently licensed in CA but I think to work in different states, and do you know how can I register their license . thank you

[@RachelDellee]

Hi! I spoke a little about this on my Q+A video if you haven't checked it out! But, right now most states are doing emergent licenses because of COVID. Usually, I just google their RCP license and check out their website to find out what the steps are to obtain that license!

[@itsgabbieagain]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Ilyaalekseev27]

How much an hour? I love your schedule

[@RachelDellee]

Hi! As a travel RT the pay really depends but you can make anywhere from 50 and up an hour. But most of my salary comes from my non taxable stipends!

[@masiaaxx8947]

Can you be 21 and an rt? I feel like if your young the other medical people will look down on you or treat you less then.

[@RachelDellee]

Absolutely! Age has nothing to do with anything when it comes to the medical field. As long as you know your scope of practice and come thru with confidence - you got this!

[@masiaaxx8947]

How long does it take to become an rt? And did u do a bachelors or associate?

[@hassanmcgill4960]

Hello! It took me personally 20 months with an accelerated program to become an rt

[@RachelDellee]

hi! about 2 years! I have my associates in respiratory care!

[@Dreasugar21]

Hey Girl! Are you still traveling?

[@RachelDellee]

Hi! Yes, I just finished a contract in Buffalo!

[@1120forevrr]

Loll @5:23

[@ThruTheLukingGlass17]

Do you get to do many intubations as a traveler?

[@free2trvl]

Mostly no, as a travler you are not "worth" getting signed off for intubation since you are only there a short time. That probably changes in smaller hospitals but for the most part no unfortunately.

[@deejay22able]

What’s the pay ?

[@RachelDellee]

travel pay is dependent on location and needs. feel free to check the Vivian app to see the pay that travelers are finding right now. this assignment was based off urgent staff needs and is definitely more than what average pay is right now!

[@ttoby7496]

Are you able to pick the state in which you want to travel to??

[@RachelDellee]

Yes, you would just need to have your license from that state. Or if they’re offering emergent licensing that works too.

[@ansageorge8366]

Whats the difference between respiratory technician and respiratory therapist

[@ansageorge8366]

Whats the difference between respiratory technician and respiratory therapist

[@ansageorge8366]

Whats the difference between respiratory technician and respiratory therapist