Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• 13-week contract assignment
• Schedule consists of 4x12-hour shifts with blocked scheduling accepted
• Every other weekend required, including holidays
• No on-call required
• 3 years of experience required
• Travel experience required; first-time travelers will not be accepted
• Cross-training role required including EKG, lab draws, and vital signs
• Charting system experience required; Cerner system utilized
• Treat patients across all age groups including neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Skills required include adult critical care, BiPAP, CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, mechanical ventilation, intubation assist, arterial blood gas interpretation and drawing, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care and management, chest physiotherapy, and pulmonary hygiene
• Additional skills include suctioning, patient transport, spirometry, sputum specimen collection, weaning from mechanical ventilation, and emergency department experience
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CRT or RRT