Allied / Tech - Respiratory Therapist

Allied / Tech - Respiratory Therapist

Shift: 18:00-06:00

Description: CONTRACT - NICU RRT (754) - 13 WEEKS - 6:00P-6:00A NO CALL REQ

Unit Information:

• Location: St. David's Medical Center, TX
• Facility Department Number: 75479
• Discipline: Respiratory Therapy
• Quantity: 1
• Target Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Nights/Days
• Weekends: Rotating 4 weekend shifts per month

General Information:

• Number of Beds: N/A
• Number of Staff: 50
• Type of staff:
• Day Shift: 1 supervisor on shift, 7-9 staff
• Night Shift: 1 supervisor on shift, 7-9 staff
• Patient Ratios: assignments are based on volume, not number of patients for RT about 35-40 per shift
• Type of equipment: GE ventilators, V60 BiPAPs, Airvo HFNC
• EMR: Meditech
• Permanent Positions Available? (Y/N): Y

Typical hiring profile:

• Skill Set: Most recruited for: (Travel RNs, local CNAs and sitters)
• Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Adult respiratory experience in an acute care setting
• Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Adult critical care experience/ICU, ED
• List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Standard RT procedures (Nebulizers, CPT, arterial blood gasses, ventilator management, inhaled nitric oxide, bronchoscopy assistance, intubation assistance, transporting with mechanical ventilation within the hospital for example to CT/MRI)
• Best personality fit: Someone who is able to easily collaborate with team members in the RT department as well as other disciplines in the hospital
• Dress Code: Scrub Color - Olive green tops/black pants

Additional Information:

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