Description

American Traveler is seeking an RRT for a NICU/Adult Respiratory Therapist position requiring 3+ years of Level III NICU experience and NICU transport experience.

Details

• Hospital setting covering NICU and adult critical care units
• Float required to all adult critical care and neonatal critical care areas
• On-call scheduling may be required
• 12-hour day shifts, scheduled as 3x12s
• 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment

Requirements

• RRT credential required
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (AHA only)
• ABG license required (if applicable)
• Minimum 3 years of Level III NICU experience required
• Minimum 2 years of prior work experience in a US hospital in the specialty area required
• Competency in high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, heliox, neonatal intubation, neonatal ventilator management, bubble CPAP, heated high flow therapy, neonatal arterial puncture, and delivery attendance required
• NICU transport experience required
• Active license required, no pending licenses accepted
• Two manager or supervisor references verifying recent experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer

Additional Information

• Administer respiratory care per physician prescription, including diagnostic evaluation, management, education, rehabilitation, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies
• Apply technology and treatment protocols across care sites, including medical gas and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents, cardiopulmonary rehab, and hemodynamic cardiovascular support
• Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility