Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Shreveport, LA
TotalMed Allied
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

UNIT: PEDS RRT
CLINICAL INTERVIEW W/MGR REVIEW
WILL WORK 36 HRS ONE WK & 48 ONE WK

RRT preferred but will consider CRT
NICU/PICU/Peds – Level 3 NICU and PICU and Adults – ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D High Risk Deliveries

General Information:
# of Treatment Areas:
Will work through all campuses 20-25 minutes driving distance
Willis Knighton Medical Center - ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele
Willis Knighton Bossier - ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele L&D - High Risk Deliveries
Willis Knighton Pierremont - ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D - High Risk Deliveries
Willis Knighton South – NICU/PICU/Peds – Level 3 NICU and PICU and Adults – ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D High Risk Deliveries
Minimum experience required: 2+ years required – must be comfortable with attending high risk deliveries, as well as supporting NICU/PICU
Will you accept a first-time traveler? No, must have completed at least (1) 13-week assignment

Required Certifications:
BLS – required
NRP – required
ACLS – preferred
PALS – preferred
National Accreditation through NBRC required
Registered Respiratory Therapist – highly preferred but not a deal breaker, CRT is accepted
LA State Licensure required
Valid driver’s license – will be floating to (4) different campuses during contract

Charting System:  Meditech Expanse

Equipment Used:
Servo U, Servo I, Trilogy, V60, EV300, Vapotherm HVT, Vapotherm Precision Flow, Airvo 2, Percussion Air IPV, ResMed Lumis TX (COPD)
NICU - Oscillator, Neopuff for deliveries

Patient Types (Common Diagnoses):
COPD, CHF, Flu, Pneumonia, COVID, ARDS, Lung CA, Stroke, ALS, s/p CABG, s/p Liver/Kidney Transplant, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Radical Head/Neck surgeries requiring tracheostomy
Minor Trauma – MVA
GBS, RSV, Cystic Fibrosis, high risk delivery neonates

Skills required:
Must be comfortable with attending high risk deliveries, as well as supporting Level 3 NICU/PICU
High risk delivery experience – intubation of Neonate, if necessary
Airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, Non-invasive ventilation, Code Blue and rapid response experience, inhaled medication administration to include nitric oxide.

Floating Required:
Flexibility to float throughout all (4) campuses during contract is required
Will work through all campuses 20-25 minutes driving distance

Orientation:
2 days of NEO orientation for system
Will orient to all (4) facilities within a 2 day period
Will depend on experience and comfortability

Scheduling:
Will work 36/48 hr rotation
Management is open to 7 on/7 off; 3/2 or 5/2 rotating weeks
Shift Times: 7a-7p; 7p-7a
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
Call: see below
OT might be available based on facility approval
Holiday Expectations: As assigned unless RTO is in contract
RTO: Must go through Manager for approval

Transport Details:
2 call shifts a month with a 2-hour minimum.  These call shifts could include adults
No additional compensation if the transport occurs during your shift. Transport could be ground or air
Less experienced RT’s will be required to take call, however they will cover the unit while the more experienced therapist accompanies the transport.
Staff will receive orientation for transport equipment, documentation, and procedures
Additional call is available on a voluntary basis

Other notes?
Scrub Color: Pewter
Free Parking? Yes