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.
2 Description American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with adult, pediatric, and neonatal experience for a 13-week night shift contract at an acute care hospital with a Level
III NICU.
Details Acute care hospital setting with a Level
III NICU
Patient population includes adults, pediatrics, and neonates Treatment load varies and may include multiple floors with treatments or ICU patients on ventilators and NIV Ventilators used include Servo U, Hamilton G5, Hamilton T1 transport vent, Philips Respironics V60 BiPAP, and AirVo/MaxTech high flow heated systems Charting via Epic (experience required) 12-hour night shifts Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights) Every other holiday required No on-call requirements Performs EKGs during off-hours (5pm-7am and all weekend, excluding the ER) Does not perform PFTs — clinical RT duties only Requirements Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience Prior Level II or
III NICU
experience with ventilator management required Experience with adult and pediatric floor care required Must be able to intubate adults independently RRT credential required; CRT accepted only if license was held prior to July 1, 2022 Active certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NRP, and RRT verification Epic EMR experience required Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility License required if applicable 2 supervisor/peer references required, including 1 supervisor reference (supervisor reference must be from most recent perm facility if applicable) Valid driver's license and copies of all certifications required for consideration Additional Information Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, oxygen and humidity therapy, airway management, mechanical ventilation, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, BiPAP, CPAP, nebulizer and inhaler administration, and ABG draws Each RT is assigned to a specific area per shift (e.g., ER, ICU, 2nd floor) Works under lead therapist per shift, with an RT manager overseeing daily operations Monday-Friday Orientation consists of approximately three 12-hour shifts Hospitalist or intensivist is in-house and pharmacy is available 24/7 Required scrub color is gray Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being considered Travelers who have worked within the WVU system for one cumulative year must also take a 2-year break before re-applying All candidates interview directly with the unit manager Skills checklist must be completed within the past year
