Registered Respiratory Therapist
Woodruff, Wisconsin
Howard Young Medical Center

Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT)

Location: Woodruff, Wisconsin Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 12/21 Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Schedule

• Shift: Variable, 0700-1900 or 1900-0700 (12-hour shifts)
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other holiday. Weekend rotation varies from every other to every third weekend.
• On Call/Call-Back: May be low censused and put on call for up to 36 hours per contract. Call-back minimum is 2 hours.
• Float Scope: Rhinelander, Tomahawk, or Eagle River

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: AHA or ARC BLS, ACLS, and NBRC CRT or RRT (RRT must be obtained within one year of hire)
• License: WI License
• Education: Associate's degree
• Experience: 2+ years of experience
• Logistics: Contractors must live outside a 50-mile radius (expires 11/6)

Preferred Qualifications

• NRP certification
• Prior travel experience

Responsibilities

• Supports all patient care areas, including ED and general care areas
• Provides emergency services for Rapid Response and Code Blue
• Basic respiratory care, critical care, and ventilator management
• Patient assessment using Assess and Treat protocols
• Care for all age groups
• ABG draws and EKGs

Equipment

• V60 BiPAP
• AVEA

Desired Traits

• Hard worker and resilient
• Manages change well
• Sociable
• Strong prioritization skills and able to work independently

Dress Code and Policies

• Closed-toe shoes and clean scrubs (any color)
• No smoking or scented products
• During flu season, travelers who decline flu and COVID vaccination must wear a mask at all times. This facility policy is mandatory with no exceptions. Failure to comply may result in corrective action.