Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a float position requiring Level I trauma and critical care experience across multiple campuses.

Details

• Float position requiring coverage across Marlborough, University, and Memorial campuses, all within 20 minutes of each other
• Memorial campus is the only location with a NICU, but floating to all campuses is expected
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, with Marlborough shifts 5:45p-6:15a and Med Center shifts 6:45p-7:15a
• EOW/EOH scheduling pattern
• Works in adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings
• Performs neonatal/pediatric respiratory procedures including CPAP, high frequency ventilation, and intubation assist
• Manages ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillators
• Union facility with no special scheduling accommodations; must be able to work all 7 days

Requirements

• Active MA state RRT license required in hand (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience required
• Documented Level I trauma facility experience required
• Documented critical care/acute care experience required
• NICU experience preferred
• BLS and RRT certification required; NRP certification preferred
• Experience with arterial blood gas interpretation and drawing required
• Experience with tracheostomy care, airway management, and suctioning required
• Experience with chest physiotherapy and nebulizer treatments required
• Two professional references required, one of which must be a Nurse Manager or higher

Additional Information

• Provide respiratory care across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations as needed
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal transports
• Perform medication delivery via various administration devices and systems
• Participate in external patient transports as needed
• Complete a Pass/Fail EKG test as part of orientation requirements
• Local candidates accepted with the same bill rate within a 75-mile radius
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system
• Up to 14 days of RTO can be submitted for review, with no RTO allowed in the first week