Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

RRT Travel Contract

Location

• Augusta, Georgia

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Shift

• Night shift, 3x12 hours
• 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM

Schedule Notes

• Every other weekend
• Floating may be required within the facility and to an additional campus
• No call required
• RTO maximum: 7 days
• One major holiday may be required depending on assignment dates

Patient Population

• Neonates
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Georgia
• Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS
• ACLS
• Experience with Epic

Required Skills

• ABG interpretation
• CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BiPAP
• Flow-by
• Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Trach collar
• High flow nasal cannula
• Airway management

Work Setting Notes

• Epic familiarity required
• Pyxis used in the department

Compliance / Onboarding

• Full compliance is required before start
• Background check must be complete before start
• Education verification is required
• Photo ID required
• Skills checklist required within 12 months
• Work history verification required
• 2 clinical references required

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates are accepted
• Scrub color: pewter gray