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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 7, 2026
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Length: 8 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2+ years of experience for a night shift position at an acute care hospital, managing vented patients and performing intrahospital transports.
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Acute care hospital setting in the Respiratory Therapy department
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Responsible for an average of 8 ventilated patients per shift in the unit
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Work assignments are paired with step-down and/or floor assignments, covering an average of 3–4 floors
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Averages 2–3 intrahospital transports (CT, MRI, Specials) per shift
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Equipment used includes Servo i ventilator, V60 BiPAP, and iStat for ABG analysis
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Night shift: 19:00–07:30
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Every other weekend required
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No on-call required
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RRT credential required
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Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy
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BLS certification required (AHA only)
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ACLS certification required (AHA only)
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License required if applicable
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Perform direct patient care and respiratory care procedures across all areas of the facility
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Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response alerts in a timely manner
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Exercise clinical judgment and assessment skills to monitor patients and communicate findings to the care team
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Document and maintain patient records, charts, and reports accurately and in a timely manner
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Participate in respiratory care educational activities and departmental meetings
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Specially trained therapists may also perform Pulmonary Functions, Methacholine Challenges, Hyperbaric Medicine, NICU care, PICU care, and Asthma Education
