Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - RRT

Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - RRT

Potsdam, NY, United States

Job Description

Required Skills / Certs / Exp: Minimum Years of Experience: 1 yearTraveler Experience: First time travelers acceptedLocals accepted (Y/N): No, must be >50 milesSkills: Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, Extubation, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy care and suctioning, Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Inhaled steroids, Isuprel, Lidocaine, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, Tobramycin, Xopenex, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Hand held, T-piece, Trach collar, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Trach collar, BiPAP, CPAP, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)Certs: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP, NY state license MUST be in hand prior to submittingPatient Diagnoses: May be asked to perform the occasional EKG after hours in support of the Cardiology Dept. May be asked to provide care to COVID 19 populations. Ability to work alone and adapt to a changing care climate when needed.Special Procedures/Unit Details: Fully functional 24/7 in-house Respiratory therapy department with care areas and responsibilities encompassing 6 bed ICU, ER, M/S, PEDS and low volume newborn stabilization. Working alone or in conjunction with a second therapist, the CPH RT will be charged with ensuring proficiency and compassion at the bedside of primarily the adult population, but should be comfortable with all ages as they may be responsible for newborn (Stabilization prior to transport) and pediatric care. Routine medication delivery through invasive and noninvasive ventilator management as assigned with a myriad of patient diagnosis being seen.Special Equipment: Preferred Vents: Servo I, LTV, Hamilton T1Unit Orientation: Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)Scrubs: Any

Job Type: Travel Nurse

Night 3x12-Hour (18:00 - 06:30) | 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 36

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