Travel RRT: Night Shift, Epic Charting, Advanced Care

American Traveler, LLC.; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance plans

401(k) plan

Weekly pay

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a hospital-based night shift. The position requires at least 1 year of specialty experience and EPIC charting proficiency.

You will work in the hospital Respiratory Therapy department on 12-hour night shifts (3 days/week). Responsibilities include advanced respiratory care, arterial blood gases, medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with the care team; a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT)
• Current state license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required (license required if applicable)
• BLS certification required (AHA, not expiring prior to start)
• ACLS, NALS, and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty being applied for
• EPIC charting experience required
• Date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work within a hospital Respiratory Therapy department
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• May be required to float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications
• May be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift
• Uses EPIC charting system
• Provide advanced-level respiratory care to diagnose, evaluate, treat, and manage cardiopulmonary deficiencies per physician orders
• Perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing procedures including arterial blood gases
• Administer medications safely and evaluate patient response according to protocol
• Communicate patient progress and condition updates with physicians, nurses, and other departments
• Educate patients and families on health promotion, wellness, and self-care techniques
• Complete documentation per departmental standards and monitor equipment/supplies
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying areas for process improvement
• Act as a resource, consultant, and mentor to CRT staff and other team members
• Participate in quality improvement and research activities with the Respiratory Care Team
• Background check and drug screening required, with results needed within approximately 2 weeks of start
• Permanent staff must be separated from any Intermountain facility for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment

Skills

NBRC program

RRT certificate

BLS certified

ACLS/NALS/PALS preferred

1 year experience

EPIC charting

DOB and SSN last4

Education

NBRC-approved Respiratory Therapist program

RRT certification

State RRT license

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a hospital-based night shift. The position requires at least 1 year of specialty experience and EPIC charting proficiency.

You will work in the hospital Respiratory Therapy department on 12-hour night shifts (3 days/week). Responsibilities include advanced respiratory care, arterial blood gases, medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with the care team; a background check is required.