Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Potsdam, NY
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63032710 Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00) Description: REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:Minimum Years of Experience: 1 yearTraveler Experience: First time travelers acceptedLocals accepted (Y/N): No, must be >50 milesSkills: Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, Extubation, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy care and suctioning, Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Inhaled steroids, Isuprel, Lidocaine, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Terbutaline Sulfate, Tobramycin, Xopenex, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Hand held, T-piece, Trach collar, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Trach collar, BiPAP, CPAP, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)Certs: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP, NY state license MUST be in hand prior to submittingPatient Diagnoses: May be asked to perform the occasional EKG after hours in support of the Cardiology Dept. May be asked to provide care to COVID 19 populations. Ability to work alone and adapt to a changing care climate when needed.Special Procedures/Unit Details: Fully functional 24/7 in-house Respiratory therapy department with care areas and responsibilities encompassing 6 bed ICU, ER, M/S, PEDS and low volume newborn stabilization. Working alone or in conjunction with a second therapist, the CPH RT will be charged with ensuring proficiency and compassion at the bedside of primarily the adult population, but should be comfortable with all ages as they may be responsible for newborn (Stabilization prior to transport) and pediatric care. Routine medication delivery through invasive and noninvasive ventilator management as assigned with a myriad of patient diagnosis being seen.Special Equipment: PREFERRED VENTS:Servo I, LTV, Hamilton T1UNIT ORIENTATION: Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)Scrubs: Any Modified Time:5/18/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Jillian Makowski Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Required LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP, PALS*, RRT*, NY state license, STABLE*Skills : Adult Critical Care, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Albuterol, Assist in high risk delivery*, Atrovent, Basic EKG*, Bicarbonate*, BiPAP, Combivent, CPAP, Emergency Department, Extubation, Flovent, Hand held, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Inhaled Flolan*, Inhaled steroids, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Isuprel, Ketamine*, Lidocaine, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Mucomyst*, Nasal airway placement, Nasal airway suctioning, Nitric Oxide (INo)*, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Pulmonary Hygiene, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Sputum specimen collection, T-piece, Terbutaline Sulfate, Theophylline*, Tobramycin, Trach collar, Trach collar, Tracheostomy care/management, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Umbilical blood gases*, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Xopenex, MediTech* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : 12-18 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 100 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : - Patient Diagnoses : May be asked to perform the occasional EKG after hours in support of the Cardiology Dept. May be asked to provide care to COVID 19 populations. Ability to work alone and adapt to a changing care climate when needed. Special Procedures/Unit Details : Fully functional 24/7 in-house Respiratory therapy department with care areas and responsibilities encompassing 6 bed ICU, ER, M/S, PEDS and low volume newborn stabilization. Working alone or in conjunction with a second therapist, the CPH RT will be charged with ensuring proficiency and compassion at the bedside of primarily the adult population, but should be comfortable with all ages as they may be responsible for newborn (Stabilization prior to transport) and pediatric care. Routine medication delivery through invasive and noninvasive ventilator management as assigned with a myriad of patient diagnosis being seen. Special Equipment : PREFERRED VENTS:Servo ILTVHamilton T1 #Tier2 Travel Compliance RTO - cannot submit anyone that has more than 10 days or RTO # of jobs in system we can sub multiple allowed Required experience 1 year State License NY license is required in hand to submit Candidates within 75 miles of facility are not accepted Candidates will float - yes Charting Experience EPIC experience is a hard requirement Background policy - reviewed on case-by-case basis Return staff policy 1 year Modules - able to bill for up to 5 hours spent on modules Alert the account manager at time of submittal if traveler has any foreign education that will need to be verified Modules: Modules are billable, up to 5 hours. Total module time may reach 10 hours Any time spent in excess of 5 hours is non-billable Modules are completed pre-start, and vary by specialty Modules are recorded via facility report Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceRTO - cannot submit anyone that has more than 10 days or RTO# of jobs in system we can sub multiple allowedRequired experience 1 yearState License NY license is required in hand to submitCandidates within 75 miles of facility are not acceptedCandidates will float - yesCharting Experience EPIC experience is a hard requirementBackground policy - reviewed on case-by-case basisReturn staff policy 1 yearModules - able to bill for up to 5 hours spent on modulesAlert the account manager at time of submittal if traveler has any foreign education that will need to be verifiedModules:Modules are billable, up to 5 hours. Total module time may reach 10 hoursAny time spent in excess of 5 hours is non-billableModules are completed pre-start, and vary by specialtyModules are recorded via facility report Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91