RRT- Progressive Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides respiratory therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. Respiratory therapy care is provided as authorized by the applicable state scope of practice regulations.

About Us

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

We Offer the Following Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $44/hour

Education

Bachelors Degree in respiratory therapy or Associate Degree in respiratory therapy.

Licensure

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy (NBRT) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRRT). Current and unrestricted state licensure as required by the state of practice. BLS, PALS, NRP and MUST have RRT Credentials

Experience

Two years of respiratory therapy/technician experience in a clinical environment.

Credentials

Current CPR as required by client facility; other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

Environmental Working Conditions

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Initiates, administers, and monitors all respiratory care procedures as assigned.
• Initiates emergency measures according to client resuscitation protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements as applicable.
• Complies with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE