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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PICU/NICU night shift position at a pediatric teaching hospital, requiring RRT certification and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Job Details
• Provide respiratory care in the NICU, PICU, emergency department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care units at a children's hospital,
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts (18:45-7:15),
• No call requirements,
• Candidates may float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs,
• Epic EMR experience preferred,
Job Requirements
• Current RRT certification required,
• BLS and NRP certifications required; PALS preferred,
• Minimum 2 years of PICU or NICU experience required,
• Oregon state license required if applicable, though pending license status accepted with ability to apply once offered,
• Epic charting experience required for consideration,
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred,
• Proficiency in ventilator management, airway management, and neonatal/pediatric respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, high frequency oscillator, and ECMO,
• Experience with medication delivery systems and administration for respiratory conditions,
• Skilled in arterial blood gas interpretation and various suctioning/airway management techniques,
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions,
Additional Information
• Provide therapeutic interventions including airway management, ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood sampling, bedside spirometry, and point of care testing,
• Deliver age-specific care in alignment with the hospital's Family Centered Care Program,
• Support and train new respiratory therapists, students, and other healthcare team members,
• Complete required competency testing and maintain up-to-date knowledge of care modalities and equipment,
• Document and charge for all services provided according to hospital policy,
• First-time travelers accepted for this position,
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction,
• Returning staff must have a 6+ month gap since their last assignment to be eligible,
• Upfront RTO requests limited to no more than 2 weeks
Worksite address
minter, AL, 36761, US
Who can apply
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