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REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) – TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a travel assignment at a critical access hospital. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, provide respiratory care to patients of all ages, and operate a variety of respiratory care equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up and operate respiratory care equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illnesses.
- Independently manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation, various PAP modalities, and high-flow oxygen.
- Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and assist with airway management, including intubations.
- Perform pulmonary function tests (PFTs).
- Adapt to varying clinical situations and solve problems independently.
- Be willing to learn additional skills, including home sleep testing and pulmonary rehabilitation.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 2 years of current Registered Respiratory Therapy experience.
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Active Vermont RRT license.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
- Cerner EMR experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage ventilators, PAP modalities, high-flow oxygen, and PFTs.
- Willingness to learn home sleep testing and pulmonary rehabilitation.
- At least 6 months of previous travel experience highly preferred.
- Must have a personal vehicle for the assignment.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS:
- Patient Population: Pediatric through geriatric
- Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
- EMR: Cerner
- Dress Code: Business casual or personal scrubs of any color
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:
- All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.
- A maximum of 5 days of requested time off will be accepted; fewer days are preferred.
- No block scheduling or other scheduling accommodations will be approved.
- Scheduling requests made after submission, during the interview, or after an offer may result in the offer being rescinded.
HOLIDAY AVAILABILITY:
Travelers must be available to work two holiday coverage periods, if scheduled or needed, from the following:
- Thanksgiving Day, the following Friday, and the weekend after.
- Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and the following weekend.
- New Year's Eve through New Year's Day and the following weekend.
Travelers should not expect to have all holidays off.
REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS:
Please ensure the following documents are included in the candidate's profile:
- Work history.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) skills checklist, completed within the past year.
- One signed supervisory reference from within the past two years of employment.
- Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Active NBRC RRT certification.
- Active Vermont RRT license.
- Permanent home address.
- All requested time off and scheduling requirements.
Salary : $48