Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Epic Systems, Illustrating Ability, LifeTime Value (LTV), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapy, Safety/Work Safety, Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU), Time Management, Vaccination, Ventilator
Job Title
Travel: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Days
LocationSaint Louis, Missouri
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | Days | 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 guaranteed hours per week | 13-week assignment
Key Responsibilities- Provide respiratory therapy services to patients across multiple units including SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, Neuro, and Trauma
- Operate and manage ventilators and high-flow respiratory equipment including Avea ventilators, LTV transport, V60 BiPAP, Vapotherm, and Airvo
- Perform and interpret arterial blood gas draws and processing
- Deliver care in a high-volume, busy Emergency Department with Trauma designation
- Stabilize pediatric patients in the ED as needed prior to transport
- Adhere to weekend, call, and float requirements as directed by the facility
Required Qualifications- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Active licensure with the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care
- BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
- Minimum 1 year of experience in adult critical care and high-volume ED with Trauma experience
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR
- Flu vaccination or facility-approved exemption required (November 1 – April 1); declinations are not accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills- PALS certification preferred
- Experience with blood gas draws, blood gas processing on GEM analyzers, and blood gas interpretation
- Strong time management skills with the ability to assist colleagues as workload permits
Why Join Us- Work at a recognized Level 2 Trauma Center and Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center serving a broad and diverse patient population
- Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity environment within a facility recognized for quality and safety achievements
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing