Respiratory Therapist

Days, Nights Rotating 6a-6: 30p and 6p-6:30a Description: Unit Notes:Department: Respiratory Therapist*Confirm housing has been looked at in the area. It can be challenging to find or too expensive.- # treatments per day: 4-8 Treatments per round. - Certs: ACLS BLS NRP- Types of patients: Adults mostly, peds- typically stabilize until transfer. Minimal cases are admitted. Neonates (up to 28 days)- attend high risk c-sections and to assist with PPV if needed before transfer. - What areas do they cover: ER, SPCU, OB with high risk C-Sections, Stress Lab (may teach), PFT lab (may teach), EEG lab (may teach). Outpatient training/competency is dependent on contract length and availability. - Experience: Mechanical ventilation including NIV with Hamilton C1. All types of inhalation therapy, EKGS, ABGs, ISTAT. One year of experience. Highly prefer Epic experience. Neo puff- and able to support high risk c-sections. - Job Duties: Draw ABGs, perform EKGs with the use of ISTAT. Holter monitor set up. - Are RTs Required to be able to Intubate Independently or only to assist No, just assist.- Respiratory

Manager/Supervisor/Lead Therapist: Director of Cardiopulmonary.- Shifts & Scheduling: Days and NOCs. NOCs work independently (lunch is paid since you are working alone). Some block schedules have been granted but only a few RTs can have a block schedule as flexibility is essential. Looking for someone that is willing to work days and nights. 6-630 12 hours. Director sets schedule.- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.- Holiday Requirements: If block schedule, work the holiday that it falls on. Expectation is to fill in where needed. - Call or standby call requirement: No - Scrub

Color/Dress Code: Any color of professional scrubs. - RT Equipment: Hamilton C1s and T1s. ResMed home CPAP/BIPAP.- Hospitalist or

Intensivist in house: During the day but on-call service "Avel" at night (can assist setting up and managing ventilators. Also have nurses on their team). Clinic docs cover their patients in the hospital. - Department

Specific Orientation: 1- 12 hour shift of shadowing. Director will make sure they have access to all systems.

Cancellation Policy: CLIENT may cancel up to 24 hours in a 13 week assignment

Charting System: EPIC

BSN Required: No

License to Submit: Yes

Trauma Level: CAH

Care Setting: Acute Division: Shift Notes:Rotating 6a-6:30p and 6p-6:30a

Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

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