Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Clinical Services
Specialty: Respiratory
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12hr Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 1 year required
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have: Vent management, CPAP, BiPap, Nebs, a-line placement, assisting providers with intubation, vent weaning, extubation, ABGs
Description:
The position is for a Respiratory Therapist in a clinical services setting.
The facility is a Level III Trauma Center with various specialties.
It is Magnet Designated and has a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
The census includes average patients per day, primarily geriatrics and adults, with some pediatrics in the emergency department.
The typical case load varies based on acuity.
General floor assignments typically manage 10-15 patients, while ICU assignments manage 6-8 patients.
The team consists of other respiratory therapists and registered nurses on the floor.
Management support is available through the department leadership.
Day shift staffing includes 13-15 respiratory therapists.
Technology used includes an electronic medical record system and specific ventilators for various needs.
Floating may be required to all units within the facility.
Weekend rotation is required every other week.
Holiday assignments are given as needed.
Requests for time off may be approved for up to 7 days.
Shift scheduling adheres to strict fatigue policies to ensure staff well-being.
Scrub color must be professional; any solid color is acceptable without graphics, logos, or designs.