Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 12Openings: 1$1,848.92/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and critical care expertise including ECMO and bedside bronchoscopy.Details3x12 night shift schedule, 18:30-7:00Level II Trauma Services and ER unitPerforms bedside bronchoscopy, percutaneous/cricothyrotomy trachs, ECMO, nitric oxide therapy, and lung transplant care1:20 patient ratioEpic charting system preferredFloating required to all facility campuses as neededNo on-call requirementsNo block scheduling accommodations availableRequirementsRRT and RCP license required, licensed by Oklahoma Medical Board of Licensure & Supervision (license required if applicable)BLS, PALS, ACLS, and NRP certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of experience requiredCommunity hospital experience requiredTeaching hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferredAdult critical care setting experienceProficient in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, SIMV, and weaning from mechanical ventilationSkilled in arterial blood gas draws and interpretationExperience with airway management including intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy careExperience with medication delivery systems and aerosol therapiesAdditional InformationProvide respiratory care to critically ill patients including those with ARDS, aspiration, pneumonia, and fresh tracheostomiesPerform chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and sputum specimen collectionSupport patient transport including inter-departmental and ambulance transportTroubleshoot high pressure ventilator alarmsBlack scrub color requiredCandidates must live outside a 75-mile radius to be eligible; local candidates not acceptedMaximum 5 days of RTO per assignment; no holidays or blackout dates permittedFormer facility employees must have a minimum 1-year separation to be eligibleER candidates must have NIHSS and ESI certifications, or be willing to obtain them