Respiratory Therapist

RRT 3x12 NightsYears of experience REQ: 2First-timers accepted: (Y/N)

YesWeekend REQ: Every thirdCerts REQ: BCLS, RRTWill clinician float within scope to meet facility needs

Candidates will be expected to work in ICUs and floors.Open to accommodating block schedule

NoLocals accepted: No. What is the local radius rule? 75 milesPending

License accepted: (Y/N)

YesRTO Restrictions: No more than 7 days. The cancelled shifts must be the regular shift length to which the Contractor Personnel is assignedSpecial Requirements: Epic experience

Airway Management Devices/Suctioning required: Endrotracheal tube/suctioning, Extubation, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oropharyngeal/suctioning, Sputum specimen collection,

Tracheostomy/suctioningMedication

Administration required: Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Inhaled Flolan, Inhaled steroids, Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide (INo), Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine,

XopenexMedication Delivery Systems: Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Metered dose inhalerNebulizer required: Hand held, T-piece, Trach collar,

UltrasonicOxygen Therapy required: High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)Ventilator Management: BiPAP, CPAP, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilationABG interpretation requiredBJH is a teaching hospital, occasionally you may be asked to precept respiratory therapy students.Top 3 skills: The ability to care for and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases is a must. Must be comfortable managing mechanically ventilated patients. BJH has a large campus so the ability to walk relatively long distances is important.Must have RRT credentials, BLS,

Missouri Respiratory