Neonatal & Pediatric ICU Respiratory Therapist
Charlotte, NC
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position: Respiratory Therapist - PICU

Location: Charlotte, NC

Travel Experience:

Travel experience is required. Preference will be given to experienced travelers, though first-time travelers with a high level of skill set will also be considered.

Profession:

Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Specialty:

RRT-NICU

Shift:

Night shifts (3x12-Hour): 18:45 - 07:15

Block Schedules:

No block schedules available.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
• Preferred previous charge experience.

Charting System:

Experience with Epic is required.

Certifications:

Certifications marked with an asterisk (*) are preferred:

• BLS
• NRP
• RRT

Key Skills:

Skills marked with an asterisk (*) are preferred:

• Airway Management Devices/Suctioning
• Direct Intubation*
• Nasal airway placement*
• Oral airway placement*
• Extubation
• Intubation Assist
• Nasal airway suctioning
• Oral/nasal suctioning
• Pulmonary Hygiene
• Sputum specimen collection
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Suctioning (ETT, NT)

Patient Care Competencies:

• Bronchoscopy*
• COVID Management
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Fresh Tracheostomy
• Pneumonia
• Ventilator Management

Special Procedures/Unit Details:

The unit encompasses a 70+ bed NICU, 10 bed PICU, a 32 bed Pediatrics Floor, and a 14 bed Pediatric Emergency Department. Candidates must possess experience in both NICU and PICU as approximately 50% to 60% of cases arise from these areas daily.

Required Equipment Proficiency:

Candidates must demonstrate competency in utilizing the following:

• Servo-I, Servo-N
• HOFV-3100 A & B
• Alaris IV pumps for continuous Albuterol treatments
• Airvo heated HFNC
• BCPAP with multiple interfaces
• Aerogen versus Hope neb versus EZflow Max neb
• Hamilton T1
• Synclara, Volera
• Beyond Air nitric system
• Fisher Paykel Flexitrunk BCPAP interface
• Metaneb, Smart Vest
• Heliox use, AMBU bronchs

Weekend Coverage:

Every third weekend required, totaling approximately 10 weekend shifts per contract.

Special Considerations:

Scheduling will be based on unit needs, and candidates should be prepared for the possibility of float assignments across pediatric units.

Unit Orientation:

A comprehensive 36-hour unit orientation will be provided.

Scrubs:

Candidates are required to wear black scrubs, which are not provided.

Interview Availability:

Please include the candidate's interview availability for the next 72 hours to facilitate the approval process, as the hiring manager will conduct interviews prior to making any offers.