Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team. The successful candidate will provide respiratory care to patients across all age ranges, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.

Job Details

• Unit: Respiratory Therapy
• Shift: Nights, 7 PM – 7 AM, with weekend availability as needed
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years
• Orientation: 1-2 shifts with a preceptor

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and procedures to patients in various settings, including NICU, MICU, ER, and inpatient units.
• Perform arterial blood gases (ABG) analysis and provide critical care management using respiratory equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during respiratory therapy sessions.
• Float to various departments as needed and provide care in diverse patient environments.
• Participate in the delivery and initiation of CPAP for patients, particularly in NICU settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold the following certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP (for NICU), and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC.
• Experience in managing care for patients across all age ranges, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
• Ability to assist with intubation and other critical procedures as part of the respiratory care team.
• Comfortable floating between various specialty areas, including ICU, telemetry, and emergency departments.

Additional Information

• Staffing will consist of multiple RTs during the day, with 4-5 staff available during night hours.
• Self-scheduling is utilized, and travelers are expected to remain flexible with scheduling and shift changes.
• Onsite respiratory management involves the use of equipment such as Dräger V500, Hamilton ventilators, ReVel, V60s, Vapotherm, and EPOC.
• All staff must adhere to a professional dress code, allowing for any color attire as long as it is clean and professional.
• Floating may be required throughout multiple facilities within the region.