Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PEDS

Lambstaffing; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Royal blue scrubs

Job summary

Lambstaffing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a NICU/PEDS travel assignment in Charlotte, NC. You will provide respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU.

Experience: 2+ years in pediatric respiratory therapy with dedicated pediatric unit assignments. EPIC EMR proficiency required; IPPV/NIPPV ventilator experience essential. NC licensure, BLS, PALS, ACLS, and NRP are required, with RRT/CRT preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in pediatric respiratory therapy with dedicated pediatric units in the last 5 years.
• Specifically indicate any ED or ICU level experience and quantify it in the offer email.
• Proficient with IPPV/NIPPV ventilators and pediatric care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for all pediatric patients across NICU and pediatric units.
• Manage IPPV/NIPPV ventilator support and monitor neonate to adolescent patients.
• Operate EPIC EMR and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Pediatric unit experience

IPPV/NIPPV ventilation

ED/ICU pediatric exposure

Education

BLS

PALS

ACLS

NRP

RRT or CRT

NC Licensure

Tools

EPIC EMR

Ventilator experience

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PEDS

About Facility:

• 247 Licensed Beds
• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
• Level IV NICU
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Certified Stroke Center
• Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Department Information:

• Experience: 2+ years Respiratory Therapy (Resource Team)
• First-time travelers welcome

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Will provide Respiratory care for all pediatric patients throughout facility (this is a children’s hospital only)
• Neonate – Pediatric age ranges

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

• BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP
• RRT or CRT
• NC Licensure

Skills required:

• 2 years Respiratory Therapy (Resource Team) combined pediatric unit experience in the past 5 years (must’ve had peds only assignments, not mixed age populations)
• Please specify in offer email if candidate has ED or ICU level of experience and how much.
• IPPV/NIPPV ventilator experience
• ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, Peds PCU, Gen Med Floors

Support within the Department:

• Respiratory Leadership

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC (will need to test out of EPIC for faster onboarding)
• Department specific Equipment: ventilators (IPPV/NIPPV)
• Specific equipment to be discussed during interview with manager

Floating:

• LCH RT's will not be floated to another facility due to the specialty and needs in that facility.

Orientation (facility and unit):

• 3 days of onboarding total for ED and general floor total
• If traveler has experience with multiple intensive care units, they will have one day in each unit they will be working
• All of this will include 2 days of computer, equipment, and walking the facility to get the lay of the land

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other
• No call
• 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: 0645-1915/1845-0715
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Royal blue
• Parking: Free

Active state license in good standing; minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty; BLS required for clinical roles; references upon request