Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
San Antonio, TX
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

We are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care to patients across all age groups, including critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. This role operates under the direction of a physician and requires minimal supervision. The therapist will be responsible for patient assessments and developing respiratory care plans, as well as performing a variety of technical and diagnostic procedures in different areas of the healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Meet the expectations of the applicable competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Participate in emergency response situations, including Code Blue and Code White.
• Manage airway procedures, including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Administer aerosolized medications and manage ventilators, including setup and operation.
• Provide oral hygiene and maintain airway supporting devices such as BiPAP and CPAP.
• Deliver oxygen therapy and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Analyze chest films and collect and assess blood gas samples.
• Conduct EKG analysis and ensure accurate documentation of patient care.
• Maintain equipment and supplies by performing cleaning and stocking duties as necessary.
• Contribute to CAP and JC surveys.
• Assist as Shift Leader or Team Leader as needed.
• Utilize advanced practice skills, which may include therapeutic gas management, pulmonary function testing, and assist during bronchoscopy procedures.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring, waveform analysis, and nocturnal SpO2 evaluations.
• Conduct polysomnography and assist with patient transport duties.

Job Requirements:

Education and Skills

• Possess valid RT or RCP License in the state of Texas.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications are required.

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of respiratory therapy experience is preferred.

Work Schedule:

Days from 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM.

Work Type:

Full Time