Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location: Portland, Maine

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 21 weeks
• Number of Openings: 24
• Shift:

  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: 36 (unless otherwise noted)
• Call Requirements: Yes, 2 hours for the oncoming shift
• Float Requirements: Must float as RRT with some NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, ED, adult acute, and critical care

Experience & Education Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 3+ years in Respiratory Therapy (highest stated requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) required
  • BLS required
  • ACLS preferred
  • NRP required for NICU experience

Unit & Patient Information

• Facility Type: Tertiary, teaching hospital, Level 1 trauma center
• Number of Beds: Varies depending on daily assignments; coverage across entire facility with a team of 14-16 RRTs
• Patient Ratios:

  • Acute care: 1:25
  • Critical care: 1:8
• Type of Patients: Varied, including NICU/PICU, cardiothoracic, acute pediatrics, adult acute, and critical care
• Equipment Used:

  • Drager V500 and VN500 ventilators
  • Hamilton T1 and C1 ventilators
  • Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line
  • Airvo and Vapotherm
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Desired Skills & Personality Fit

• Must Have: Experience in tertiary, teaching hospital, and Level 1 trauma settings
• Preferred: NICU/PICU and cardiothoracic experience
• Personality: Flexible, team player, excellent communication skills

Dress Code

• Scrubs provided or flexible regarding scrub color
• No unacceptable attire specified

This position offers a dynamic environment requiring a skilled and adaptable respiratory therapist comfortable with a variety of patient populations and critical care settings.