Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,261 per week in Chapel Hill, NC

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist II Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: Pediatrics Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a hospital setting working with pediatrics, NICU, and/or PICU License: Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in a Bronchoscopy Lab Must-Have: - Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures - Ability to document clinical information - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and staff - Proficiency in applying mathematical concepts to practical situations - Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions - Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical situations Description: The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures. Provides all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist II Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: Pediatrics Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a hospital setting working with pediatrics, NICU, and/or PICU License: Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in a Bronchoscopy Lab Must-Have: - Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures - Ability to document clinical information - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and staff - Proficiency in applying mathematical concepts to practical situations - Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions - Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical situations Description: The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures. Responsible for assessing, preventing, stabilizing, or remedying patients' respiratory dysfunction. Administers standard respiratory care including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, and arterial punctures. Provides all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations. May be involved in transporting pediatric and neonatal patients according to established protocols. May perform advanced procedures including IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, blood glucose monitoring, and others as necessary. When working with ECMO, may manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients. May be required to be on-call during days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Performs all aspects of ventilator care including setup, function verification, patient monitoring, and weaning techniques. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other staff as needed.