AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified RRT in Jackson, Mississippi, 39216!
About The Position**Job Title:** Respiratory Therapist**Job Specialty:** High Acuity Peds (NICU/PICU) Respiratory Therapy**Job Duration:** 13 weeks**Shift:** 12H Nights**Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week**Experience:** Minimum of 1 year of pediatric experience required**License:** CRT or RRT**Certifications:** BLS, PALS**Must-Have:**- 1 year of true pediatric experience- Level IV NICU and Level I PICU experience- Previous children's hospital experience is a major bonus- Previous travel experience is also a bonus**Job Description:**- Perform treatments, draw ABGs, and conduct EKGs- Assist with percussion, cystic fibrosis, interstitial pulmonary diseases, open chest, ECMO, and congenital heart cases- Work on bedside procedures with limited bronchs; pulmonary has their own RT for specific procedures- Assist with intubation; Residents typically perform the procedure- Utilize equipment such as Puritan Bennett 980, Draeger 500, high frequency oscillatory, Vapotherm, V60, Hamilton, and Trilogy home ventilator- Cover inpatient pediatric departments only, no adult coverage- Must follow dress code requiring any color as long as they are clean and professional**Shift & Scheduling Information:**- 12-hour shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM- Manager sets the schedule with efforts for block scheduling- Required to work every other weekend and rotate in for holidays with permanent staff**Additional Information:**- Department-specific orientation lasts 3-4 days- Pediatric Residents, Hospitalists, and Intensivists are available 24/79463814EXPPLAT
Job RequirementsRequired for Onboarding
- BLS
- BLS - AHA
- Core Competency
- PALS - AHA
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
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