Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric RT

American Traveler

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Position ID: P-767692

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 3

$2,279.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for a Pediatric unit requiring RRT certification and at least 2 years of hospital experience in Peds, NICU, and/or PICU settings.

Details

• Works in Pediatric Respiratory Care Services, including NICU and PICU patient populations
• Night shift from 7:00pm to 7:00am, 36 hours per week over 3 shifts
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• No ECMO experience required for this role
• On-call required approximately 1 weekend per 6 weeks
• Weekend coverage required for 6 shifts per 6 weeks
• Must be available to work holidays if needed

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum 2 years of experience in hospital setting with Peds, NICU, and/or PICU populations
• Current RRT certification through NBRC required
• At least one of the following required depending on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or CPFT, or advanced practice certificate for moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab
• License required if applicable
• Oscillator experience within the last 5 years required
• Skilled in tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations
• Skilled in arterial punctures and pulmonary function testing
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to interpret technical and clinical information and apply mathematical and reasoning skills to patient care situations

Additional Information

• Provides airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other respiratory care procedures
• Performs standard respiratory care including aerosol medication delivery, bedside pulmonary function testing, and breathing exercises
• May assist with pediatric and neonatal patient transport per UNC Air Care Protocol when working with Carolina Air Care
• May perform ventilator care including specialized ventilator modes and weaning techniques
• Functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other staff
• Maintains and improves clinical knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12