Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• NICU and Pediatrics unit - prior NICU and Pediatrics experience required
• 3x12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (up to 26-week contracts available by request; 4x12s available by request)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period
• All RTO, block, and special scheduling requests must be submitted with initial submittal
• Epic charting system experience required
• Serves neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Will be required to float within skillset, including to adult units
• Advanced ventilator management required, including HFJV, HF oscillator, Jet, Servo I, V60, 3100A/B, and Nitric systems
• Proficient in troubleshooting high-pressure alarms and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Proficient in CPAP/NCPAP/BiPAP setup, extubation techniques, and all modes of invasive and non-invasive ventilation including nitric oxide delivery
• Special equipment includes High Frequency Jet Ventilator, Bubble CPAP, Oscillator, RAM cannula, and NAVA
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; CRT not accepted
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine required; other state licenses accepted but a 90-day temporary authorization must be obtained while VA permanent license is issued
• Minimum 1 year of experience required; travel experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted