Respiratory Therapist - First Connect
Sacramento, CA 95819
About the Job
Unit Notes
need 2 sup refs (charge accepted) at submittal; 1 w/in 12 mo. & 1 w/in 3 years worked
Modules are required to be done before start of assignment. Modules take on average 3-4 hours to complete-this time is not billable to the hospital.
For Holiday RTO: Travelers will work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years). Unit managers will make the final call on scheduling, but we would include this verbiage on the confirmation. **Holiday time off will be considered, however not guaranteed**
Profiles will go directly to the unit for consideration
**UNIT NEEDs A NICU TRAINED RRT THAT HOLDS EXPERIENCE INTUBATING DURING DELIVERIES WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS**
This role requires newborn intubation skills
Department: RT
# treatments per day: 30 treatments per 12 hour shift
Certs: BLS, ACLS, PALS and CRT OR RRT acceptable
Types of patients (adults, peds, and neonates?) Adult Patients
In-patient, Emergency Room, Floors, ICU
Experience or 'Must have' skill: Basic Respiratory Assessment & treatment skills
Job Duties: Aerosol therapy, Secretion mobilization, Lung expansion, Endotracheal tube & tracheostomy management, Noninvasive Ventilation, Oxygen Modalities, Mechanical ventilation, No ABG's
Are RTs Required to be able to Intubate Independently or only to assist? Assist with Intubation only (No intubation directly).
Respiratory Manager/Supervisor/Lead Therapist? Always a RT Shift Lead present each shift
RT Leader on Call Present M-F and available 24/7
Shifts & Scheduling : Scheduling by needs, Each shift consists of 7-15 RT's per shift., Contract worker would never be only RT present.
Weekend Requirement yes, EOW
Holiday Requirement Holiday requirement yes
Call or standby call requirement? No call, No standby
Floating Requirements No floating
Scrub Color/Dress: Black
RT Equipment: Vents: Hamilton G5, C1 and NIV: Philips V60 & Nihon Khoden NKV-330
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist onsite 24 hours a day/ 365 days a year
Department Specific Orientation Orientation: Respiratory Therapy Dept onboarding consistes of three 12 hour shifts for (floors & ER).
need 2 sup refs (charge accepted) at submittal; 1 w/in 12 mo. & 1 w/in 3 years worked
Modules are required to be done before start of assignment. Modules take on average 3-4 hours to complete-this time is not billable to the hospital.
For Holiday RTO: Travelers will work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years). Unit managers will make the final call on scheduling, but we would include this verbiage on the confirmation. **Holiday time off will be considered, however not guaranteed**
Profiles will go directly to the unit for consideration
**UNIT NEEDs A NICU TRAINED RRT THAT HOLDS EXPERIENCE INTUBATING DURING DELIVERIES WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS**
This role requires newborn intubation skills
Department: RT
# treatments per day: 30 treatments per 12 hour shift
Certs: BLS, ACLS, PALS and CRT OR RRT acceptable
Types of patients (adults, peds, and neonates?) Adult Patients
In-patient, Emergency Room, Floors, ICU
Experience or 'Must have' skill: Basic Respiratory Assessment & treatment skills
Job Duties: Aerosol therapy, Secretion mobilization, Lung expansion, Endotracheal tube & tracheostomy management, Noninvasive Ventilation, Oxygen Modalities, Mechanical ventilation, No ABG's
Are RTs Required to be able to Intubate Independently or only to assist? Assist with Intubation only (No intubation directly).
Respiratory Manager/Supervisor/Lead Therapist? Always a RT Shift Lead present each shift
RT Leader on Call Present M-F and available 24/7
Shifts & Scheduling : Scheduling by needs, Each shift consists of 7-15 RT's per shift., Contract worker would never be only RT present.
Weekend Requirement yes, EOW
Holiday Requirement Holiday requirement yes
Call or standby call requirement? No call, No standby
Floating Requirements No floating
Scrub Color/Dress: Black
RT Equipment: Vents: Hamilton G5, C1 and NIV: Philips V60 & Nihon Khoden NKV-330
Hospitalist or Intensivist in house Intensivist onsite 24 hours a day/ 365 days a year
Department Specific Orientation Orientation: Respiratory Therapy Dept onboarding consistes of three 12 hour shifts for (floors & ER).
Source : First Connect