Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Days) Saranac Lake

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ASAP START, THEY NEED A START NO LATER THAN 11/11 ! Thank you!
RTO of no more than 5 days can be approved and need to be available for all upcoming holidays so they can schedule them if needed.


*** Agency Partner Please Note:
Effective Immediately, You MUST include your New York Temporary Health Care Service Agency License/Registration Certificate up front with all NY submissions. This license is required by the state of NY in order to staff for temporary needs. If you have questions on this requirement, please visit: We cannot consider your candidate for consideration without this license uploaded with traveler profile.

Candidates MUST have their own form of transportation as this facility is located in an area where Uber and public transportation are not readily available


Position Summary
The RRT is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team. The RRT provides therapy that may include application and monitoring of medical gases, mechanical ventilator support, artificial airway placement and care, broncho pulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, cardiopulmonary rehab related and limited to respiratory care. Duties include: EEG's, EKG's, ABG's but no PFT's.
Sorry, CRT's will not be considered for this need.


Non-Billable Orientation: 0hrs
Holiday, OT, Call-Back Multipliers: 1.25
Call: ***/hour
Charge: Not applicable for this need

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Sorry, CRT's will not be considered for this need.
Minimum of 2 years of experience with neonatal, pediatric , adult and geriatric RRT - Required
Registered with National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) - Required
Must possess a current New York State license - Required
Prior travel experience of One Plus Year - Required
Must be able to intubate, work solo, Critical Care, vent management and possible transportation needs
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
Work History
Skills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year (when applicable)
1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment)
License/Certifications (as required by posting, when applicable - ARRT, NY State Rad Tech License, BLS)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ACLS
BLS (AHA)
NBRC
NRP
PALS (AHA)
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
New York
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
NY License Must be in hand at time of submission
ABOUT THE FACILITY
As a key community institution in the heart of the Adirondacks for over a century, Adirondack Health takes tremendous pride in delivering a legacy of healing to the residents and visitors who cherish the unequaled characteristics of this region.
Adirondack's medical and support staff is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the patients, residents and visitors they serve. With an experienced Medical Staff of 60 physicians, board certified in 25 specialists, they are able to provide an interdisciplinary approach that serves patients where they need them, when they need them.
The Adirondack Medical Center at Saranac Lake serves the residents of the greater Saranac Lake community and is also home to the headquarters of the Adirondack Health's administrative and foundation offices. Overlooking beautiful Lake Colby, the Saranac Lake facility offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services.
Adirondack Medical Center at Saranac Lake provides 24-hour Emergency Care.