Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Location Available: Portland, ME 04102
Duration: 6 Months+ Contract (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
 
Openings: 24
Shifts: Night: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Guaranteed Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Weekend Hours Requirement: 36 hours unless otherwise noted
Call Requirement: 2-hour notice for oncoming shift
 
Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years
• Licensure/Certifications:
  • Required:
    • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA
  • Preferred:
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
    • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) for NICU

• Must be able to float to:
  • NICU/PICU
  • Acute Care Pediatrics
  • Emergency Department (ED)
  • Adult Acute and Critical Care Units

• Number of Beds: Varies by assignment (full facility coverage)
• Team Size: 14–16 RRTs per shift
• Patient Ratios:
  • Acute Care: 1:25
  • Critical Care: 1:8

• Ventilators:
  • Dräger V500 & VN500
  • Hamilton T1 & C1
• Other Devices:
  • Respironics V30 & V60
  • Trilogy series
  • Airvo
  • Vapotherm

• EPIC

• Must Have Experience In:
  • Tertiary care centers
  • Teaching hospitals
  • Level 1 trauma centers
• Preferred Background:
  • NICU/PICU
  • Cardiothoracic patient care
• Personality Fit:
  • Flexible
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong team player

• Scrubs: Hospital-provided or flexible
• Unacceptable Attire: None specified