Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Portland, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location: Portland, Maine
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: 36 to 48 hours (unless otherwise noted)
• Call Requirements: Yes, 2 hours for the oncoming shift
• Float Requirements: Must float as RRT with some NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, ED, adult acute and critical care

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 3+ years in Respiratory Therapy (higher value between 2 and 3 years)
• Must Have Experience: Tertiary, teaching hospital experience; Level 1 trauma center experience
• Preferred Experience: NICU/PICU and Cardiothoracic experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Education & Certifications

• Required Certifications:

  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) for NICU

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: Varies depending on daily assignments; coverage across entire facility with a team of 14-16 RRTs
• Patient Ratios:

  • Acute care: 1:25
  • Critical care: 1:8
• Equipment Used:

  • Drager V500 and VN500 ventilators
  • Hamilton T1 and C1 ventilators
  • Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line
  • Airvo and Vapotherm devices
• EMR System: EPIC

Additional Information

• Personality Fit: Flexible, team player, excellent communication skills
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided or flexible
• Type of Patients: Varied patient population including acute, critical, pediatric, and adult care

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs comfortable working in a fast-paced, tertiary teaching hospital environment with diverse patient populations and advanced respiratory equipment.