Travel Respiratory Therapist - Certified RT/CRT

American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for a Level III trauma center, requiring 2+ years experience and pediatrics experience.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• CRT certification required; RRT preferred
• CT and RI state licenses required (license required if applicable, may start with one active and one pending)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Pediatrics experience required
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric equipment and procedures such as Bubble CPAP, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP, intubation assist, and umbilical blood gases preferred
• Skilled in ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Experience with airway management, suctioning, and pulmonary hygiene procedures
• Epic charting experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Short term acute care Level III trauma center with 252 staffed beds, part of Yale New Haven Health System
• Works in Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, NICU, and Pediatrics settings
• 40 hours per week with day and evening shifts (4x10 hour schedules)
• Weekend rotation at least every other weekend and every other holiday based on department need
• Floating to Westerly Hospital as needed
• Uses Epic for charting
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Provide respiratory care and neurodiagnostic support across adult and pediatric patient populations
• Perform ventilator management, airway management, and pulmonary hygiene procedures as part of daily responsibilities
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal/pediatric respiratory support
• Participate in emergency response or natural disaster activities as needed
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital site
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with medical or religious exemptions only

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-

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