Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Respiratory Therapist – NICU Per Diem

The Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - NICU performs physician directed respiratory and life support including ventilator care, blood gas analyses, and arterial punctures.

The Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - NICU performs all technical aspects of respiratory procedures including:  

• Performing physician prescribed pulmonary function testing, ventilator therapy, arterial punctures, and interpreting blood gases.
• Providing quality services to client facilities and patients while working in an independent and professional manner
• Maintains skills in order to complete duties in a timely and efficient manner
• Demonstration of knowledge of age-related information to ensure quality patient care
• Preventing the transfer of infection and blood borne contaminants
• Operates ventilator equipment safely in accordance with equipment and facility guidelines
• Complying with quality and quantity criteria of client facility and completing all assigned work.
• Complying with policies and procedures of client facility and Quik Travel Staffing.
• Maintains compliance with client facility, Federal, State and County regulations

Our Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - NICU can expect the following:

• The Highest Paying Assignments at Los Angeles and Orange County Hospitals
• Direct Deposit
• One-on-one service
• 24/7 Support
• Referral Bonus Available

Job Requirements for our Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - NICU

• Current California Department of Health License/Certification as a Respiratory Therapist
• NICU Experience Required
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
• Minimum 5 Years Acute Care experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Two Professional References
• Passing Score on Quik Travel Staffing Respiratory Therapist Examination and Skills Checklist
• LA Fire Safety Card
• Respiratory Mask Fit Test (N-95)
• Certificate of Health stating the ability to perform the functions of the position
• Able to work independently while striving for the best in patient care