Registered Respiratory Therapist (Contract Role)

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Contract Role)

Location: Atlanta GA 30329

Duration: 13 week contract

Shift: 12-hr Night 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Weekly Pay: $1800 - $1980; (Negotiable based on experience)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week contract assignment in Atlanta GA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of pediatric respiratory care experience including extensive work in PICU NICU and ED settings. You will provide respiratory care to critically ill patients and support respiratory therapy procedures in a high-acuity fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable working the night shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with the flexibility to float across departments as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide respiratory care to pediatric patients in PICU NICU and ED.
Administer and monitor mechanical ventilation oxygen therapy and other respiratory therapies.
Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to assess plan and implement respiratory care strategies.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis pulmonary function tests and other diagnostic tests.
Assist with emergency procedures and critical care support particularly in trauma or life-threatening situations.
Ensure proper documentation of patient care in the Epic EMR system.
Float to different areas of the hospital as required providing flexibility and support across departments.
Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety protocols.

Required Requirements:

2 years of pediatric experience (required).
Extensive critical care experience in PICU NICU and ED.
Level I trauma experience highly preferred (Level II trauma experience will be considered).
EMR experience with Epic preferred.
Ability to float across various units within the hospital as needed.

License & Certifications (All Required):

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
Active Georgia State License
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

To Apply:
Please submit an updated resume. Our recruitment team will reach out within 24 hours.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Contract Role) Location: Atlanta GA 30329 Duration: 13 week contract Shift: 12-hr Night 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Weekly Pay: $1800 - $1980; (Negotiable based on experience) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Registe...