Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Specialty: RRT
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night 4x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 Years
License: Active RRT License Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Must-Have:
- Proficient in Adult Critical Care Work settings
- Experience with Extubation, Nasal airway placements, and Suctioning
- Skilled in Oral airway placement and Oral suctioning
- Knowledge of pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, and tracheostomy care
- Experience with administering various respiratory medications
- Familiarity with delivering medication through aerosol and nebulizer setups
- Experience with high flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy
- Knowledge of BiPAP, CPAP, and troubleshooting high-pressure alarms
- Experience weaning from mechanical ventilation
- Trauma Level 1 experience
Description:
The position requires a Respiratory Therapist.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
Weekend work is required every other weekend, subject to change.
Requests for time off must be included at the time of submission.
The facility allows for a maximum of one call-off shift every two weeks.
First-time travelers are accepted.
Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs.
Experience with EPIC charting system is a requirement.
Candidates must have experience with adult patient populations, specifically geriatrics.
Candidates should have experience with various adult respiratory modalities.
Knowledge of trauma care is preferred.
Additional qualifications include the ability to administer and manage treatment for diverse respiratory conditions.
This position emphasizes the need for strong clinical skills and excellent patient care.