Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hartford, Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) not accepted
• Pediatric experience required

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not required

Schedule

• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode acceptable)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode acceptable)
• Additional preferred certifications include:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode acceptable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - AHA only (RQI and HeartCode acceptable)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required for ER candidates

Work Environment

• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Locals accepted with same rate as travelers

Additional Requirements

• Must have a clear copy of driver’s license or passport
• Background checks including 7-year search, aliases, nationwide, statewide, and national sex offender checks required
• Education verification required
• Competency exams with minimum 80% pass rate required (including Dysrhythmia/EKG for certain units)
• Annual OSHA, HIPAA, Core Parts I-III training required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by NP, PA, or MD
• Respiratory fit mask test required annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption annually
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Two professional references within past 2 years required
• Employment history verification for last 7 years required
• Skills checklist updated annually required

This position is ideal for RRTs with pediatric experience looking for a travel contract in Connecticut with a 13-week commitment. First-time travelers are welcome.