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Medcadre Inc

Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU

Job Description

Description Position:
RRT/CRT(NICU)
Location:
Richland, WA Shift:
Night 3x12-Hour (19:00•07:00) (Day 3x12-Hour (07:00•19:00)
Contract Duration:
13
Weeks Weekly Gross :
$2500•$2700
Start Date:
ASAP P.S
(The manager makes every effort to keep agency staff on a consistent shift (either days or nights) for the duration of the 13-week contract)
Job Summary:
We're seeking an experienced Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a 13-week assignment with a leading healthcare facility. The Respiratory Therapist will provide specialized respiratory care to critically ill neonatal patients in a Level
III NICU
while also supporting Level II Adult ICU patients as needed. The ideal candidate has recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience (required) , strong critical care skills, and is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based respiratory care in a fast-paced environment. Duties Assess, treat, and monitor neonatal patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions in the Level
III NICU.
Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and other respiratory treatments. Manage and monitor neonatal ventilators, high-frequency ventilation, and airway support equipment. Perform neonatal resuscitation and respond to respiratory emergencies as part of the critical care team. Obtain and analyze arterial, capillary, and venous blood gases as appropriate. Provide respiratory care for Level II Adult ICU patients within scope of practice when assigned. Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust treatments according to physician orders and departmental protocols. Collaborate with neonatologists, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes. Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and respiratory care standards. Float to other respiratory care areas within competency as required.
Requirements:
Washington State Respiratory Care License required at the time of submission RRT or CRT credential required. Recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience is required (hard stop).
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Application Process:
Please submit your resume to Sam @medcadre.com or Call (949•471-0229. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps. AL01
Pay:
$2,500.00•$2,700.00 per week
Experience:
RRT NICU
2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
CRT or RRT (Required) NRP Certification (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Richland, WA 99352 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

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