Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday shifts worked as needed
• Self-scheduling available with block scheduling option
• Must attend department meetings once per month
• First to float when census is low per contract
• Float between ICU, floors, NICU, and ER as needed
• Adult, PEDS, and NICU experience required with NICU experience being a must
• No more than 30 treatments per shift depending on the season
• Workload divided by floor rather than points, resulting in variable shift intensity
• Perform ABG draws and analysis, breathing treatments, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilator management
• Assist with bedside bronchoscopy and intubation, and may place an LMA
• Work with equipment including Drager vents, Cervo-NICU, Hamilton transport vent, Vapotherm, Philips V60 and V30
• Team lead or charge therapist always present on shift
• Will never be the only RT in-house
• Charting system: EPIC
• Trauma Level 3, Acute Care setting
• Any color scrubs permitted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CRT or RRT (via NBRC), PALS, STABLE (required for NICU or travelers handling babies), NRP (required for NICU or travelers handling babies)