Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Position Information

• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Shift: 7 AM – 7:30 PM and 7 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: Yes, 2 hours for the oncoming shift
• Scheduling Expectations: Schedules are based on the operational needs of the department, with participation in the call rotation required.
• Years of Experience: 3+ years in a relevant setting
• Float Requirements: Must be comfortable floating to NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, and emergency department as needed.

Education & Certifications Required

• Required Certifications:
  • BLS
  • ACLS (preferred)
  • NRP for NICU
  • RRT

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: Varied, depending on daily assignments
• Patient Ratios: Acute 1:25, Critical 1:8
• Equipment: Drager V500, VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, Vapotherm
• EMR: EPIC

Hiring Profile

• Must Have Skills/Experience: Experience in a tertiary teaching hospital and level 1 trauma experience
• Preferred Skillset/Experience: Background in NICU/PICU and cardiothoracic units
• Type of Patients on Unit: Varied patient population
• Personality Fit: Must be flexible, a team player, and possess excellent communication skills

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Provided or flexible
• Unacceptable Attire: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Reasonable scheduling preferences may be considered; however, only officially documented requested time off (RTO) is guaranteed. The facility cannot guarantee additional schedule requests, specific shifts, or time off outside of the approved contractual RTO.