Therapy - RRT

Cynet HealthStaff; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for NICU/PICU in Fargo, ND. This 13-week assignment features 12-hour day/night rotating shifts. The role requires state licensure and NBRC credentials with BLS/NRP/PALS.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of recent RT experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced NICU setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapist experience.
• Experience with NICU and/or PICU patient populations.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP, PALS (AHA), RRT NBRC, CRT NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy assessments and protocols.
• Administer medications and manage ventilator and NIV therapy.
• Assist with intubations, tracheostomy changes, and decannulation.
• ICU rounds and intrahospital transport; participate in emergency response.

Skills

NICU/PICU experience

Respiratory therapist

Communication skills

Tools

Epic documentation

Hamilton G5/C1

V60

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory Therapist

Specialty: NICU/PICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Day/Night Rotate

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years recent respiratory therapist experience

License: State license required or willing to apply within 72 hours of acceptance of offer.

Certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP, PALS (AHA), RRT via NBRC, CRT via NBRC

Must-Have:

• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapist experience
• Experience with NICU and/or PICU patient populations

Description:The scope of work for a Respiratory Therapist includes assessment, therapeutic intervention, and education for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders or associated complications.Job duties include respiratory therapy assessments and protocols, arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, and management of ventilator and NIV therapy.Responsibilities also encompass medication delivery, airway clearance, assisting with intubations, tracheostomy changes and decannulation, and emergency response team participation.ICU rounds and patient intrahospital transport are also part of the role, along with high-risk deliveries.Candidates must have level 4 NICU experience, which includes high-frequency ventilation techniques and experience with high-risk deliveries.Ability to manage ventilators for micro preemies in a level 4 NICU setting is essential.Familiarity with various equipment including Epic documentation, Hamilton G5 & C1, V60, among others, is required.Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Willingness to assist coworkers and request help when needed is critical.Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, are part of the schedule.Opportunity exists for picking up extra shifts and floating to other units if interested.All clinicians must badge in and out of the facility.