Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Fort Pierce, FL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location: Fort Pierce, Florida

Unit Information

• Facility Size: 437 beds
• Staffing:

  • Total staff on unit: ~60
  • Day Shift: Director, Manager, Supervisor, 8-10 RRTs
  • Night Shift: Supervisor, 8-10 RRTs
  • Permanent staff includes 7-8 RRTs plus 3-4 per diem help
• Patient Load: Approximately 44-46 procedures per shift
• Equipment Used:

  • Servo I ventilators
  • Nebulizer
  • Hamilton ventilators
  • V60 ventilators
  • Astral CPAP & BiPAP machines
  • ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases)
  • CPT (Chest Physiotherapy)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Required Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care hospital RRT experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Trauma experience
• Previous experience with Meditech EMR (preferred by Director)

Typical Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies such as asthma, pneumonia, and emphysema

Work Environment & Culture

• Team-oriented, close-knit team
• Critical thinker with a strong patient care focus
• Fast-paced environment
• Collaborative relationships with physicians
• Active disciplinary approach

Dress Code

• RRT attire: Light grey

Recognition & Accreditation

• Accredited by the Joint Commission
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• 5-star recipient for heart attack treatment from Healthgrades for 11 consecutive years

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)