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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Portland, Maine

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• Approximately 26 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekly Hours: 48 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: 36 hours per weekend (unless otherwise noted)
• Call Requirement: Yes, 2 hours for the oncoming shift

Unit and Patient Care Information

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Types: Acute care pediatrics, NICU/PICU, adult acute and critical care
• Patient Ratios: Acute care 1:25, Critical care 1:8
• Equipment Used: Drager V500 and VN500 ventilators, Hamilton T1 and C1, Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line, Airvo, Vapotherm
• EMR System: EPIC
• Facility Type: Tertiary, teaching hospital, Level 1 trauma center
• Team Size: 14-16 RRTs covering the entire facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Maine
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• Experience working with neonate, pediatric, and adult patients
• Experience in a teaching hospital environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cardiothoracic patients
• Flexibility, strong communication skills, and ability to work well in a team environment

Additional Information

• Float Requirements: Must be able to float as an RRT to NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics, and emergency department
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided or flexible on scrub color
• Personality Fit: Flexible and team-oriented with excellent communication skills