Respiratory Therapist - Contract

Title: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Charlotte North Carolina 28210

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift - 36

Shift Information: 1900-0700

Clinical Interviewing- Yes, manager will have final approval

On Call, Call Back Requirements: None

Weekend Rotation: EOW

Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays

Floating Requirements: Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within Region, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children's Hospital)

JOB DESCRIPTION
About Facility:

• 438 licensed beds
• Trauma Designation: NO but in process of obtaining Level II
• Teaching Hospital: NO
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• Level III NICU
• Radius rule: Traveler s permanent address must be 70 miles outside of home unit

Department Information:

• Average patients/day: 300+

Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 yrs Respiratory Therapy
Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Adult Care

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:

• BLS, ACLS, PALS
• RRT
• NC Licensure

Skills required:

• Critical Care
• ED
• Progressive Care
• All Floor Therapies including bipap, cpap, vents, breathing treatments, etc.

Support within the Department:

• Respiratory Care Leadership and staff

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• Department specific Equipment: Servo ventilators (to include I, U, and Airs), Trilogy, ResMed AirCurve, HiFlow, Airvo, NOXbox, bubble cpap

Floating:

• Will be required to float per Region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
• Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, any Freestanding ED within Region, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children s Hospital)
• If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• No call for Travelers
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours
• Shift times: 0645-1910/1845-0710
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free
• Department Culture: Teamwork is crucial and adherence to our culture and values

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