Registered Respiratory Therapist – Cardiopulmonary and Sleep Services
Fort Wayne, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Therapist – Cardiopulmonary and Sleep Services

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Employment Type: Traveler - Backfill
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care to all patient populations for therapeutic purposes.
• Review and maintain care plans; perform patient evaluations and adjust care as needed.
• Participate in a team approach for distressed newborns, high-risk deliveries, and attend C-sections.
• Utilize equipment including Servo ventilators, BIPAP (v-60, Vision), Airvo, MetNeb, Neo-Tee, and general respiratory care equipment.
• Use Epic computerized charting (EMR) and scanning of medication and supply utilization.
• Work schedule includes every other weekend; call is voluntary.
• No floating to other units/departments.
• Dress code: Black scrubs.
• Orientation includes required Epic training and up to 3 weeks of department-specific training with preceptor check-off.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner with adult intubation skills.
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through AHA required
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required
• Experience with high-risk infant deliveries and C-sections required.

Additional Information

• Will not work alone.
• Unit size: 12 bed ICU within a 250 bed hospital.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.