Job Title: RRT
Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Schedule: 7:00PM – 7:00AM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $68 – $74/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a RRT for a temporary assignment in Grand Forks, North Dakota. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a RRT:
• Perform and document evaluations and patient assessments as a NICU Respiratory Therapist
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance
• Provide appropriate patient education, family teaching, and support correlating to patient and family needs
• Identify significant changes in patient’s condition and take appropriate action, as evidenced in reporting, staffing, and documentation
• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate caregivers
• Perform pain assessment and take appropriate action according to standard operating procedure
• Complete all documentation including order entry, verification, electronic medical record (EMR), medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, and equipment repair tags according to standard operating procedure
• Process patient charges and run and verify reports as needed
• Disassemble, clean, assemble respiratory equipment and perform preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedure
• Properly tag equipment in need of preventative maintenance, safety check, or repair and notify appropriate department and/or deliver equipment to them
• Responsible for the transport of infants to/from referral health systems
• Provide high quality critical care in accordance with established patient care guidelines
• Maintain valid Respiratory Therapist licensure with the North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care and Minnesota Board of Medical Practice prior to start date
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Maintain current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Maintain current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Maintain current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through RQI Partners
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department
Benefits for a RRT:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
