Travel Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU
Kingman, AZ
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for delivering appropriate respiratory care based on physician orders and clinical conditions. This role requires a comprehensive knowledge of respiratory therapy practices including medical gas and humidity therapy, airway management, blood gas analysis, and mechanical ventilation (both invasive and non-invasive).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide essential respiratory care services to non-critical patients and assist advanced practitioners with patients requiring advanced ventilation support.
• Manage time effectively to complete patient workload according to prescribed schedules.
• Document patient assessments and therapy details accurately in patient and departmental records.
• Conduct initial pulmonary evaluations and assessments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences for enhanced patient management.
• Ensure proper use and familiarity with medical supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must be a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• State licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Arizona, in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of two years of experience in both adult and pediatric respiratory care preferred.
• Experience in educating patients with chronic lung conditions is advantageous.

Preferences

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Equipment Used

• PB980 & LTV1200 ventilators
• V60 & Vision bipaps
• Metaneb, Airvo
• Meditech EMR charting
• Rapidpoint/Rapidcomm

Shift Information

This position requires working three shifts per week, including weekends, with interaction and collaboration among a team of 3-4 additional respiratory therapists.

Physical Requirements

The role requires regular movement and transport of patients via wheelchair or gurney, with a significant amount of time spent standing, bending, and reaching. A portion of the time will be dedicated to charting and reviewing records.

Training and Orientation

New hires will undergo orientation including training on Pyxis, Meditech, and relevant hospital units, with a focus on general and critical care aspects of respiratory care.