Therapy - RRT

Cynet HealthStaff; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 1,704,000 - 2,230,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is hiring a Respiratory Therapist II for pediatric care on the Nights shift in Chapel Hill, NC. The role covers airway management, ventilator care, and related respiratory therapies for a 13-week assignment.

Requirements include a current RRT license, 2+ years as a RT, and ACLS/NRP/PALS or equivalent certification. Expect on-call duties and collaboration with transport services as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Pediatrics, PICU or NICU experience preferred.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS or equivalent certification required

Responsibilities

• Administer standard respiratory care including airway and ventilator management.
• Transport pediatric and neonatal patients as needed with transport services.
• Perform advanced procedures such as UAC/UVC and IV insertions when required.

Skills

Pediatrics

PICU/NICU experience

RRT license

Tools

Epic

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory Therapist

Specialty: Pediatrics

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 48

Experience: Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

License: Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or equivalent certification required

Must-Have:

• Experience in Pediatrics, PICU, or NICU
• Oscillatory ventilator experience within the last five years
• Experience with Epic

Description:Under the direction of department management and according to established policies and procedures, the Respiratory Therapist II demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas.The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care to patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures.Responsibilities include administering standard respiratory care, such as aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, and breathing exercises.The role also involves providing comprehensive airway management, including tracheostomy care and endotracheal intubations and extubations.When working with transport services, responsibilities may include safely transporting pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals.The position may require performing advanced procedures such as UAC, UVC, and IV insertions, as well as blood glucose monitoring.When managing ECMO patients, the therapist may oversee extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support.On-call duties may be required, including responding to needs during days, nights, weekends, and holidays.The Respiratory Therapist II will ensure proper ventilator setup and monitoring, applying appropriate weaning techniques as needed.Continuous professional development and functioning independently with minimal supervision are expected.The therapist serves as a resource to other staff, reflecting an advanced experience level.Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret clinical information are essential.Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills are necessary for effectively navigating technical situations.