Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Lansing, Michigan
Sparrow Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics RRT (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lansing, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) specializing in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Patient Population: Pediatric and Adult critical care experience required
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, night shift
• Start Date: ASAP
• First-time travelers: Not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (first-timers not accepted)

Certifications Required

• State Respiratory Therapist License (Michigan)
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapist - Technician)

Work Setting Experience

• Emergency Room (ER)
• Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Respiratory Care Skills Required

• Airway Management
• Medication Administration
• Ventilator Management
• Oxygen Therapy
• Suctioning
• Pulmonary Toileting
• Nebulizer Treatments
• BiPAP and CPAP

Polysomnography / Sleep Studies Experience

• Oxygen Saturation monitoring

Equipment Experience

• Servo I ventilators
• Hamilton G5 ventilators

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours for 3 shifts (3x12 hr)
• Locals accepted; no local radius rule
• No block scheduling accommodation

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet recognized, Teaching hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 632
• Charting system: Epic (experience required)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• Drug screening (10-panel with THC) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, including latex sensitivity noted
• Immunizations and health documents required: Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, TB test or questionnaire, seasonal flu vaccination or declination
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Facility-specific orientation and safety modules required prior to or at orientation

Notes

• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Respiratory therapists must submit Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at profile submission
• Free parking with badge provided

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs with prior travel contract experience seeking a night shift role in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated acute care hospital.