Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position at a teaching hospital requiring RRT certification and 2+ years of experience.

Job Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit within a hospital setting,
• Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department work settings,
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00-7:30,

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required,
• RRT certification required,
• BLS certification required,
• OH State License required if applicable,
• High school diploma and college diploma/transcripts required,
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program,
• Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation,
• Experience with airway management devices including extubation, suctioning, and tracheostomy care,
• Experience with medication delivery systems including aerosol setups and nebulizers,
• Experience with oxygen therapy including High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) and trach collar,
• Ability to interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs),
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role; Charge RN acceptable as second reference; no coworker references accepted,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include medication administration, ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene,
• Perform sputum specimen collection and tracheostomy care/management,
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to urgent compliance timelines,
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate,
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility,
• Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this health system,
• RTO must be submitted with the contract and is limited to 7 days or less