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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred.
• Adult intubation skills required.
• Experience with high-risk infant deliveries and C-sections required.
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through AHA
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Additional Information

• Will not work alone.
• Unit has 12 ICU beds within a 250-bed hospital.

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