Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Greenville, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Location

• Greenville, South Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Hours per week: 36

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Must have Trauma Level 1 experience
• 1 year of EPIC charting experience required

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license for South Carolina required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross, RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross, RQI acceptable)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Adult Critical Care
• Experience with:

  • Extubation, nasal and oral airway placement, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, tracheostomy care
  • Administering respiratory medications including albuterol, Atrovent, combivent, flovent, inhaled steroids, ispurel, lidocaine, perforomist, pulmicort, racemic epinephrine, spiriva, terbutaline sulfate, tobramycin, xopenex
  • Delivering medication via aerosol mask, aerosol trach setup, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler
  • Use of handheld, T-piece, and trach collar nebulizers
  • High flow nasal cannula and trach collar oxygen therapy
  • BiPAP, CPAP, troubleshooting high pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation

Floating Policy

• Floating to other units or campuses may be required as needed, limited to areas where the staff member is qualified and has documented competencies

Travel Experience

• First-time travelers are accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Scheduling & Call-Off Policy

• All time off and special scheduling requests must be submitted with application and approved at booking
• Facility allows call off of 1 shift per 2 weeks

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check: 7-year history within 12 months of start, including alias and multi-state/county searches
• Drug screening: 5-panel within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
  • Negative TB test (True 2-step PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or Tspot) within 90 days of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption required annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity documentation (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
• Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation
• Photo for badge required prior to start (passport-style with specific background and no obstructions)
• Completion of online orientation modules and pass/fail testing prior to start (approximately 12-16 hours)
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required

Additional Notes

• Driver’s license required immediately upon signing for computer access and must be carried on duty
• Must comply with facility-specific policies and annual renewals of certifications and competencies
• HIPAA and safety training required annually
• Education verification and licensure primary source verification must be current within 30 days of start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience with Epic charting system