Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Backfill

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Backfill
Location: Portland, ME 04102
Duration: 6 + Months (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Number of Openings: 24
Shift: Night

• 7AM - 7:30PM
• 7PM - 7:30AM

 
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Weekend Hours: 36 (unless otherwise noted)
Call Requirements: Yes, 2 hours for the oncoming shift
Years of Experience: 3+
Float Requirements:
As RRT, some NICU/PICU, acute care pediatrics and ED required, as well as adult acute and critical care
 
Education & Certifications Required:

• Required Certifications:
  • BLS required
  • ACLS preferred
  • NRP for NICU
  • RRT required
• Education Modules:
  (Will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request?)

 
Unit Information:

• Number of Beds:
  Varied depending on daily assignments, cover entire facility with a team of 14-16 RRT
• Patient Ratios:
  • Acute 1:25
  • Critical 1:8
• Equipment:
  • Vents: Drager V500 and VN500
  • Hamilton T1 and C1
  • Respironics V30, V60, Trilogy line
  • Airvo
  • Vapotherm
• EMR:
  EPIC

 
Hiring Profile:

• Must Have Skills/Experience:
  • Tertiary, teaching hospital experience
  • Level 1 trauma
• Preferred Skillset/Experience:
  NICU/PICU Cardiothoracic
• Type of Patients on Unit:
  Varied
• Personality Fit:
  Flexible, team player, great communication skills

 
Dress Code:

• Scrub Color:
  Provided or flexible
• Any unacceptable attire:
  N/A