Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Neuro Diagnostics
Winston-Salem, NC
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (RRT)

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with experience in respiratory and neuro diagnostics to work primarily in med/surg and ICU step-down units, with possible shifts in the Emergency Department. Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years (highest required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NC State License
  • RRT Credentials (CRT not accepted)
• Work Setting Experience: ER, Adult ICU, Med/Surg, ICU/Stepdown
• Respiratory Care Skills:

  • Airway management
  • Medication administration
  • Ventilator management
  • ABGs (arterial blood gases)
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Suctioning
  • Pulmonary toileting
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • BiPAP, CPAP
  • Vest therapy
  • Meta-neb, PAP therapy
  • Heated high-flow oxygen therapy
• EPIC Experience: Required
• Preferred Skills/Certifications:

  • Bronchoscopy experience
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred

Work Details

• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours per week (48 hours offered with no overtime billed until after 48 hours)
• Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts
• Patient Ratios: 35-45 patients per day
• Call Requirement: On-call as needed based on workload
• Floating: No floating to other facilities; may float within the assigned facility
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• Orientation:

  • Day shift: 7 AM - 7 PM
  • Night shift: 7 PM - 7 AM (night shift RTs require a few days of day shift orientation)
• Scrubs: Black

Patient Population & Equipment

• Large respiratory care department practicing at the top of their license
• Patient age range: Adolescents to geriatrics
• Equipment used includes:

  • Servo I, Servo U, Hamilton T1 ventilators
  • Servo Air
  • Night-time VPAP
  • Omni-labs and V30s
  • ABL90 ABG machine

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months required
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 6 months required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required (with exceptions for past positives)
• Required health immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Physical exam and other health documents per standard travel requirements
• Competency exams including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and color blindness testing
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to start
• EPIC test-out option available for experienced candidates (optional)

Important Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is NOT allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; excessive call-offs may lead to cancellation
• Unit will NOT accept CRT certification; RRT is mandatory
• Orientation and training modules must be completed as required
• Candidates must comply with all facility policies and training requirements

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Respiratory Therapists looking to work in a dynamic hospital environment with a diverse patient population.