Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Unit Information

Location: City, State

Floor: A343 (Main RT department)

Number of Beds: 854

Number of Staff: 120

Staffing Information

• Day Shift: 15-20 RRTs for Adult service lines and 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds service lines
• Night Shift: 12-16 RRTs for Adult service lines and 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds service lines

Patient Ratios

10 – 25 patients per therapist

Equipment Used

• GE R860 Adult ventilators
• Draeger Infant/Peds ventilators
• Newport HT70 transport ventilator
• V60 Non-invasive device
• Vapotherm and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices

Electronic Medical Record System

Cerner

Typical Hiring Profile

Essential Qualifications

• North Carolina Respiratory License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Typical Procedures Performed

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Personality Fit

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Required Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Floating Area(s)

All Critical Care units and floors

Dress Code

Scrub Color: Medium Gray/Pewter

Weekend Requirements

Subject to varying weekends (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule).

Experience Requirement

Minimum of 2 years of experience required.