Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Charlotte, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Respiratory Therapist)
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 – 07:15), 36 hours can be offered
• Call Requirement: On-call as needed; 3 on-call shifts per 6-week period
• Floating: Floating required as needed
• Unit Systems: EPIC
• Unit Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Not provided; black scrubs required

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and North Carolina license in hand
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Population: Must have experience with neonates and pediatrics
• Preferred Experience: NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and Pediatric Emergency Department experience highly desired
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Required Skills and Certifications

• Skills:

  • Pediatrics
  • Community Hospital setting
  • Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Airway management
  • Medication administration
  • Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Suctioning
  • Pulmonary toileting
  • Bronchoscopy assistance
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • BiPAP and CPAP management

• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

• Preferred Skills:

  • Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience

Unit and Job Description

• Respiratory department in a community hospital setting
• Patient care across Emergency Department, Critical Care ICU, and Med/Surgical floors
• Therapies/tests include arterial blood gases, ventilator and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) management, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory therapies within the scope of practice

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks within 6 months (including SSN trace, county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search)
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required for highest degree earned
• Drug testing within 6 months (9-panel acceptable)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or proof of past positive TB with documentation)
  • Rubeola (Measles) titer or vaccination
  • Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunizations or titers
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency testing as per Aya Healthcare standards
• Color blindness test within 1 year
• Physical exam (Aya requirement, not client-specific)
• Various facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, hospital policies acknowledgment, medication safety training, and photo for badge

Additional Notes

• RTO (Return to Office) after booking is NOT allowed and cannot be worked out onsite; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation
• Interview with the hiring manager is required prior to offer
• Candidate must provide a passport-style photo for badge creation after signing contract
• Floating and on-call duties are part of the job requirements

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric and neonatal experience looking for a travel contract in a community hospital setting with a focus on respiratory care across multiple units including ICU and Emergency Department.