Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

American Traveler

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$1,825.89/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a night shift position requiring Epic experience and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics unit assignment
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts, either 0630-1900 or 1830-0700
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Epic EMR experience required
• No call-in requirements
• Lv3 NICU experience is a plus

Requirements

• RRT or CRT certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Compact or LA license required at time of submission, if applicable
• First-time travelers accepted with 1+ years of experience
• Driver's license copy required for submission
• AHA certifications required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include airway management, suctioning, intubation assist, extubation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with nebulizer treatments (hand held, T-piece, trach collar) and oxygen therapy delivery methods required
• Ventilator management skills including BiPAP, CPAP, alarm troubleshooting, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events with expectation to remain on-site or serve on relief team
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Black scrub color required
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not accepted)
• Radius rule of 65 miles from facility applies; local candidates not accepted
• Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the facility for 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescindment