1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a night shift position requiring at least 1 year of experience and
AHA ACLS/PALS
certification. Details Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit Night shift, 3x12 hours, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM No on-call requirements Preferred experience with Epic charting system Works with adult critical care and emergency department patients Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation Performs chest physiotherapy, arterial blood gas draws and interpretation, and nebulizer treatments Cares for patients with ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia Requirements Minimum 1 year of experience required RRT preferred, CRT considered AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA certification is the only accepted form) License required if applicable Experience with oxygen therapy, ET tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and trach collar Experience with medication administration including Albuterol, Atrovent, and inhaled steroids Skill in arterial punctures and troubleshooting high pressure alarms Must complete Relias EKG testing within 72 hours of signing Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines Must complete drug testing within 12-14 calendar days prior to start Additional Information General orientation begins on Mondays with online computer-based learning modules Non-billable orientation modules average 4-5 hours and are completed via electronic transcripts First-time travelers will be considered Only one submission allowed per candidate within the health system Candidates must live 100 miles or more from the facility, and local candidates are not accepted