Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican TravelerMetairie, Louisiana, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 12Openings: 1$2,862.08/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRTT) for a night shift hospital position requiring 2+ years of experience and multiple life support certifications.DetailsHospital-based Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unitNight shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 18:30-7:00Facility prefers 48 hours per week, open to 36/48 rotating scheduleEvery other weekend required2 Fridays within a 4 week scheduleNo call requirementsIn-hospital patient transport duties requiredNICU coverage requires NRP certificationEpic charting system usedWork settings include Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, and NICURequirementsCRT, CRTT, or RRT certification requiredACLS and BLS certification requiredNRP certification required for NICU assignmentsPALS certification preferredMinimum 2 years of experience required, higher experience preferredTeaching hospital experience preferredEpic charting experience requiredLA state license required (if applicable)Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillatorSkilled in airway management including intubation assist and extubationExperience with ABG interpretation and arterial blood gas drawsNeonatal/pediatric equipment experience preferred, including bubble CPAP and oscillating ventilatorsTwo recent manager references requiredAdditional InformationProvide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settingsPerform chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and tracheostomy care/managementAdminister medications via nebulizer, MDI, and other delivery systemsParticipate in care of patients with ARDS, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, and ECMOAssist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric airway management as neededComplete facility-specific, non-billable training modules prior to startLocal candidates within 75 miles accepted at local rateReturning LCMC employees must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before being eligible for travel assignments