Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide daily respiratory treatments, ventilator management, BiPAP, Airvo checks, PRN treatments, and bedside procedures.
• Maintain patient charts with documentation of each therapy or visit.
• Attend all emergency codes and alerts including Codes, First Responses, RRTs, Fire alarms, STEMI, Stroke, Trauma, and Mass Transfusion alerts. Participate in Sepsis and Trauma ACT if called.
• Assist with CPR, intubation, lifting, and equipment setup during emergencies; typically two RTs present.
• Assist patients with BiPAP/CPAP for medication administration, eating, or comfort.
• Transport patients on respiratory equipment or oxygen ≥6 Lpm for testing, transfers, and physical therapy.
• Perform bedside Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) and send results to Pulmonology.
• Conduct overnight pulse oximetry testing.
• Perform bedside bronchoscopies any day/time using disposable scopes.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs) for ICU and critical patients.
• Administer scheduled Cough Assist, IPV, and CPT therapies.
• Support neonatal care including surfactant delivery and bagging medications in the nursery.
• Manage desaturations with BiPAP/CPAP, switch between heated high flow cannula and BiPAP.
• Maintain and clean respiratory equipment, bronch carts, Glidescope machines, and perform EKGs during off hours or tech absence.
• Perform brain death testing, set up Nitric Oxide in OR and ICU, and Heliox therapy.
• Notify management of gas and supply needs.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as required
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual renewal required)
• Relevant tech certification/licensure as applicable

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated in the description; assume minimum experience typical for RRT roles (usually 1-2 years). No conflicting data to override.
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required.

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, and sex offender registry.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative QGold TB test within 1 year (no TSpot/PPD accepted).
• Required immunizations or positive titers for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with expanded opiates within 14 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-Mar).

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references verified within 2 years of start.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• Color blindness test if working in dialysis/kidney center (not typically applicable here).
• Facility-specific compliance and confidentiality documentation required.
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no filters).

Work Environment

• Manage 10-15+ patients across multiple floors.
• Frequent movement to MRI, CT, Cath Lab, OR, and other departments.
• Support for ICU, critical care, and neonatal patients.
• Active participation in emergency response teams.

This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment for experienced Respiratory Therapists interested in travel assignments with a reputable healthcare system in Wisconsin.