Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• 13-week contract assignment
• Night shift schedule
• 36 or 48 hours guaranteed per week
• Every other weekend required
• Must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays; no RTO approved around Christmas
• Will float between sections on occasion
• Serve adult and geriatric patient populations
• Work within a multidisciplinary team environment across Surgical/Neuro, Heart and Vascular, Medical, and Unit Rotation service teams
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills required
• Must be comfortable working at the top of licensure and in a proactive manner
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• 4 years of experience required; candidates with 2+ years of experience will be considered
• Required certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS, VA State License
• ACCS certification preferred
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted provided a temporary license can be obtained before start date; must hold another state license to be eligible for temp license
• Key skills include: Adult Critical Care, BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Mechanical Ventilation, Intubation Assist, Extubation, Tracheostomy Care/Management, Drawing Arterial Blood Gases, Interpretation of ABGs, Bronchoscopy, Nitric Oxide, Inhaled Flolan, Chest Physiotherapy, and Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation