Temp- Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)

Job Description

Job Description

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) – TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT. JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment at a critical access hospital. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, provide respiratory care to patients of all ages, and operate a variety of respiratory care equipment.

• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illnesses.
• Independently manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, various PAP modalities, and high-flow oxygen.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and assist with airway management, including intubations.
• Perform pulmonary function tests (PFTs).
• Adapt to varying clinical situations and solve problems independently.
• Be willing to learn additional skills, including home sleep testing and pulmonary rehabilitation.

• Minimum 2 years of current Registered Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Active Vermont RRT license.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage ventilators, PAP modalities, high-flow oxygen, and PFTs.
• Willingness to learn home sleep testing and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• At least 6 months of previous travel experience highly preferred.
• Must have a personal vehicle for the assignment.

• Patient Population: Pediatric through geriatric
• Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
• EMR: Cerner
• Dress Code: Business casual or personal scrubs of any color

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.
• A maximum of 5 days of requested time off will be accepted; fewer days are preferred.
• No block scheduling or other scheduling accommodations will be approved.
• Scheduling requests made after submission, during the interview, or after an offer may result in the offer being rescinded.

Travelers must be available to work two holiday coverage periods, if scheduled or needed , from the following:

• Thanksgiving Day, the following Friday, and the weekend after.
• Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and the following weekend.
• New Year's Eve through New Year's Day and the following weekend.

Travelers should not expect to have all holidays off.

Please ensure the following documents are included in the candidate's profile:

• Work history.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) skills checklist, completed within the past year.
• One signed supervisory reference from within the past two years of employment.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Active NBRC RRT certification.
• Active Vermont RRT license.
• Permanent home address.
• All requested time off and scheduling requirements.