Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, On Call, Patient Assessment, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Servomechanism, T-1 / DS1, Team Player, Ventilator
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist (RRT / CRT) – Registered Nurse listing; Respiratory Therapist discipline
LocationMartinsburg, WV
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights) | Every other holiday | No on-call requirement
Key Responsibilities- Assess patients and plan appropriate respiratory treatments based on physician orders across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations, including a Level III NICU
- Manage and operate a variety of mechanical ventilators (Servo U, Hamilton G5, Hamilton T1 transport vent), non-invasive ventilation (Philips Respironics V60 BiPAP/CPAP), and high-flow systems (AirVo and MaxTech)
- Perform independent adult intubation and provide airway management, resuscitation, postural drainage, chest physiotherapy, nebulizer and inhaler administration, O2 and humidity therapy, and ABG collection
- Conduct EKGs during off-hours (5:00 PM through 7:00 AM the following morning and all weekend, excluding the ER)
- Collaborate with an in-house hospitalist and intensivist team and coordinate with fellow therapists to balance and complete patient assignments across the ER, ICU, and general floors
- Maintain accurate documentation within the EPIC EMR system
Required Qualifications- RRT credential required; CRT accepted if license was held prior to July 1, 2022
- Active BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
- Demonstrated ability to perform independent adult intubation
- Prior experience in a Level II or Level III NICU environment, including ventilator management of neonates
- Experience providing care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior Level III NICU experience strongly preferred given the facility's NICU designation
- Experience with pediatric floor care in addition to adult and neonatal settings
- Familiarity with non-invasive ventilation modalities including BiPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy systems
Why Join Us- Work within a collaborative, team-oriented respiratory therapy department that emphasizes mutual support and patient-centered care across a diverse and dynamic caseload
- Gain broad clinical exposure managing a varied assignment mix spanning the ICU, ER, general floors, and a Level III NICU within a single contract engagement
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing