Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT – final candidate will be hired into correct title and pay per qualifications

Fulltime Weekend Program – will work 8 and 12 hour shifts – will be any shift

AFSCME union

Posted: April 24, 2025

Offering a sign on bonus up to $20,000! The amount offered varies based on experience and commitment length!

Weekend Program Guidelines

• Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12- hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.

• Eligible participants may use up to a total of 96 hours of a combination scheduled and unscheduled Paid Time Off (PTO) and Ill Time Off (ITO) on the weekends for a maximum of eight weekend shifts off in a fiscal year. Holiday scheduling and work requirements will mirror the department’s standard expectations for non-weekend staff.

• Using more than 96 hours of PTO/ITO/UTO in a fiscal year is cause for removal from the program.

• Prorated number of hours applies to new hires and transfers into the program after the beginning of the fiscal year.

• All PTO requests must be approved, in advance, by the participant’s director/manager.

• Working and extra shift during the week shall not offset a participant’s obligation to work 24 weekend hours per weekend. Weekday hours will be paid at the participant’s regular weekday rate.

• Weekend program employees are not eligible to receive paid holiday time off.

• Overtime caused by weekday or extra weekend shifts must be preapproved by the Unit Director/Manager; scheduling or working unapproved overtime is reason for removal from the program.

• Eligible participants must be willing to rotate shifts or work steady off shifts as per unit/department guidelines.

• Eligible participants are not eligible for any bonus pay on the weekends or for a shift differential. Low Census Days will be offered last to weekend staff to support meeting program requirements and are managed as per Full Time staff.

• Recognize relevant years of experience by calculating weekend rate using current hourly rate x differential percentage. o Respiratory Therapists are eligible for a 20% differential percentage. o Retain staff by reducing the number of weekend shifts required for those who currently must work every other weekend.

Weekend Program Eligibility 

• Eligible participants must have a performance rating of Solid/Strong/Good to enter the program, and a Solid/Strong/Good rating to remain in the program. • Minimum of six months of experience required. • If a participant resigns or is removed from the program for not meeting weekend guidelines; he/she is not permitted to return to the program for one calendar year. To be eligible after waiting out a year, the participant must meet all the criteria set forth herein. • If a participant does not meet the minimum weekend program hour requirements, his/her participation will be evaluated for removal from the program. 

Program compliance is assessed quarterly. If you do not meet the requirements at any point during or at the end of the quarter, you may be removed from the program. 

Responsibilities:

Administers medical gases utilizing the following equipment: cannula, tent, croupette, mask, aerosol mask, HFNC and trach collar.Administers IPPV, IPPB, aerosol, nebulizer, and incentive spirometry treatments. All of the above contain drugs except incentive spirometry.Administers aerosols for the purpose of sputum inductionInitiates and maintains mechanical pulmonary ventilation equipment in the ED, Nursery and ICU settings.

Performs arterial puncture using both the radial and brachial arteries (may use femoral artery with a doctor’s order). Performs capillary punctures on newborn infants and small children using either heel or finger sticks.Responsible for operating, maintenance, calibration, and performance of blood gas analyzers.Administers bedside pulmonary function tests.Maintains an adequate level of laboratory supplies for the Blood Gas laboratory.

Prepares and maintains required reports and patient records.Keeps up to date with current trends and developments. Maintains working knowledge of Department procedure manuals. Participates in inservice programs to improve respiratory practice. Employee complies with established occupational exposure policies.Does work rotating shifts as need arises. Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities of the technical staff during the shift.

Consults with Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT)regarding proper use of equipment, management of difficult patients, etc.Assists in the evaluation of equipment the Department is considering to purchase.Takes an active role in inservice education of the staff and well as orientation of new Department employees. Assists in the quality assurance program within the Department.

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.Efficiently employs available equipment and supplies giving due care to their use and maintenance.Available for staff adjustments to help assure sufficient number of qualified staff are available to meet patient needs and respond to unusual occurrences and/or increased patient acuity.

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.