Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day 4x10-Hour
Hours per Shift: 07:00 - 17:00
Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred; first-time travelers accepted.
License: Active license required.
Certifications: CRT, RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS
Must-Have:
- Previous charge experience: 1 year preferred.
- Patient ratio experience: 3.
Description:
The number of days per week can be flexible since our hours are not typical 12-hour shifts.
3-4 days a week would be ideal, plus 2-4 call shifts per week.
The hours would be 07:00 to 17:00, with on-call shifts from 17:00 to 07:00.
Years of experience required: At least 2 years preferred.
Weekend coverage is required.
Clinicians may float within their scope to meet facility needs.
Responsibilities may include adult critical care, aerosol set up, basic EKG, BiPAP, chest physiotherapy, and more.
Patient age groups include neonates, adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
Daily census and number of visits per day will vary.
Special procedures include nebulizer treatments, EKGs, oxygen therapy, intubations, and ventilator management.
Interdisciplinary support will include respiratory services.
Special equipment used may include Hamilton Ventilator and Airvo-HFNC.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty they are applying for.
Former permanent employees are not eligible to return as travelers.
Travel pairs are not accepted.