Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both Adult Critical Care and NICU settings and will be responsible for a variety of critical patient care activities.

Shift Details

• Type: RRT
• Shift: Night 4×12-Hour (18:30 – 07:00)
• Block Schedules: No

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care and NICU
• Completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment
• BLS Certification
• CRT Certification
• MD State Licensure
• ED experience preferred
• ACLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

The selected traveler will perform duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Airway management and device utilization
• Suctioning and extubation procedures
• Nasal and oral airway placements
• Conducting pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care
• Analyzing and interpreting arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Assisting in high-risk deliveries
• Utilizing ventilators (Draeger V500 and Servo U)

Skills Required for Success

• Proficiency with airway management devices and suctioning techniques
• Knowledge of various medications including Albuterol, Atrovent, and Mucomyst
• Experience with nebulizers, CPAP, BiPAP, and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Familiarity with troubleshooting high-pressure alarms and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Comfortable drawing and analyzing ABGs
• Proficient with Cerner electronic health records
• Preferred skills: Bronchoscopy, Inhaled Flolan, Nitric Oxide (INo), Theophylline

Facility Information

This position is within a short-term acute care facility that also serves as a teaching hospital and is a member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals. The facility is equipped with 338 total staffed beds and utilizes Cerner for charting. Scrubs are not provided; standard scrubs color is ceil blue.

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination is required for all employees.
• Every other weekend availability is required, with holiday coverage expected.
• Float between Adult and NICU units may be necessary.

If you meet the outlined criteria and are ready for a rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply!