Respiratory Therapist - ICU
Fort Wayne, IN
Host Healthcare
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:

  • Epic computerized charting (EMR)
  • Medication and supply scanning
  • Respiratory care equipment such as Servo ventilators, BIPAP (V-60, Vision), Airvo, MetNeb, Neo-Tee.

Schedule

• Will not work alone.
• Every other weekend shift.
• Voluntary on-call.
• No floating to other units/departments.

Unit Information

• 12 bed ICU within a 250 bed hospital.
• Dress code: Black scrubs.
• Orientation includes:

  • Required Epic EMR training by assigned trainer.
  • Department-specific training up to 3 weeks with preceptor check-off before completion.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience preferred as a Credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• 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)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.