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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist for a Children's ICU-level position requiring 2+ years of experience and RRT certification for a night shift assignment.
Job Details
• Children's ICU-level respiratory therapy position in the RRT Pediatrics unit,
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM,
• Every other weekend required,
• Cerner charting system preferred,
• Mandatory floating required, including coverage as a Patient Observer (sitter) anywhere in the organization,
• On-call responsibilities required,
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures such as CPAP, BiPAP, high frequency oscillating ventilators, and ECMO preferred,
Job Requirements
• Minimum 2 years of experience required,
• Active MO or Compact RRT license required in hand at time of consideration (license required if applicable),
• CRT certification not accepted,
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required,
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred,
• Cerner charting experience preferred but not required,
• Must be able to ambulate, reach, and move objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs,
• Ability to work in a 24/7 healthcare facility with routine exposure to contagious illnesses,
Additional Information
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply,
• Provide respiratory therapy care to critically ill pediatric patients in an ICU-level setting,
• Participate in rotating shifts, including holidays and inclement weather coverage,
• Required to work at least 50% of holidays occurring during the contract,
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for consideration,
• Candidates residing 51-74 miles away may be offered a local rate,
• Maximum RTO of 10 days, with no time off permitted during the first week due to orientation,
• Travelers may work up to three consecutive 13-week contracts (or 9 months of consecutive service) before a mandatory 6-month break is required before returning in an agency capacity,
• Returning travelers do not require re-orientation if returning within 18 months
Worksite address
columbia, AL, 36319, US
Who can apply
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