Respiratory Therapist, PT, Nights, StaffFlex contract

Job Description

StaffFlex contract, 13 weeks. $69.03/hr + differentials
Part-time (24hrs/week), 7p-7a
Weekend coverage required
NICU Experience Required
Candidates should be prepared to cover the entire hospital independently, including times when staffing may be limited to one RT.

Responsibilities

• Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Maintains mechanical ventilation, determining or guiding the determination of ventilator mode and settings.
• Monitors, instructs, and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery.
• Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects and adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria.
• Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours, responds to alarms, and troubleshoots as needed.
• Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates the weaning process, adjusting ventilator settings in accordance with patient progress.
• Determines or guides the determination of ventilator mode and settings.
• Draws and analyzes arterial and capillary blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management according to blood gas results.
• Recommends changes in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within established protocols.
• Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work, and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.
• Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations are required.
• [Required] Intubations and airway management for all population served
• [Preferred] Ventilator management for all populations served
• [Preferred] Arterial line placements

Skills

• [Required] Education Associate
• Field Of Study Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program
• [Preferred] Ventilator management for all populations served
• [Preferred] Arterial line placements

Qualifications

• Work Experience 1+ critical care experience

Additional Information

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
• Licenses And Certifications Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• [Required] State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• OR State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• OR NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$15.00 - $130.00