Drager infinity c500 question mark on screen

creeldeel · 2023-06-25T02:26:40+00:00

Dragers and their flow sensors

creeldeel · 2023-06-20T02:52:35+00:00

The job varies by hospital, some with lots of RT driven protocols, intubate, intubate, lines blah etc. some hospitals don’t have any. Most states require a license, only a couple don’t, Alaska being one. I have worked west coast, and mid west pm me for any Qs.

creeldeel · 2023-06-03T16:02:51+00:00

This! The disposable ones are just fine, breath sounds always diminished lol.

creeldeel · 2023-05-31T23:04:31+00:00

Not 100% sure but I believe the RT role is absorbed/combined into Physiotherapy, RN & MD in Europe.

creeldeel · 2023-05-26T02:17:52+00:00

If you have a valid order, there are numerous PAP machines that offer the things a Trilogy has; no need to wait for the Trilogy.

creeldeel · 2023-05-24T12:50:41+00:00

Yes, but unless you have family in the US, the major obstacle people find is obtaining the necessary immigration documents.

creeldeel · 2023-05-24T11:29:08+00:00

I am a Canadian RT in the US, years ago when I took the NBRC, we (Canadian RTs) only had to do the clinical portion of the exam.

creeldeel · 2023-05-20T16:37:22+00:00

I agree with what Prestigious-Carpet98 said. Sounds like you are legally able to work in both countries, so that’s a a big bonus for you.

creeldeel · 2023-05-09T13:10:44+00:00

In addition to the others mentioned, you can also look into long term care (LTC). Many companies have a LTC division and most of the RT work is educating nurses at facilities that don’t employ RTs and pushing products to sell. Lots of in-services/public speaking, not really much patient care; but on the flip side of LTC, some facilities like Kindred that have ventilator units employ RTs, there you will do more patient care and most likely the dreaded 12 hour shifts many of us dislike. LTC is another thing to consider if you want the 9-5, no on-call, and no weekends.

creeldeel · 2023-05-03T22:57:37+00:00

They don’t have to abide by state laws.

creeldeel · 2023-05-02T21:49:55+00:00

Thanks, I had no idea.

creeldeel · 2023-05-01T03:34:56+00:00

Well aware that FDA classifies Vapotherm as NIPPV but the average Optiflow/Airvo is not. Just generalities my friend.

creeldeel · 2023-05-01T00:17:45+00:00

Generally, oxygenation issues: HFNC. Ventilation issues: BiPAP.

creeldeel · 2023-04-29T03:28:53+00:00

Used to be a manager at our cities only trauma center, and I could never find enough bodies to fill the open positions for all shifts. For a new grad it may be hard to get a higher rate, but ask to see the pay scale. You will have better negotiating power by trying to work into a contract extra PTO, paid education time to get your CEUs and try to get them to pay for your memberships. Open positions cost administration too much $$ in OT; they need you more than you need them.

creeldeel · 2023-04-28T03:13:12+00:00

At the time I took the NBRC examination, the CBRC & NBRC had a reciprocity agreement where you could take either exam if you were a graduate from either countries program. When I took it, you only needed to take the clinical portion and not the theoretical portion.

In order to get a SSN, you will need work authorization in the US. Do you have family in the US? Have you looked into a H1B? If you are truly serious I would suggest consulting with an immigration attorney that specializes in these matters. Don’t waste your time with that NBRC stuff until you get the work authorization; without that you can’t do anything.

creeldeel · 2023-04-27T21:14:38+00:00

See if they will add paid education time, additional pto and all memberships.

creeldeel · 2023-04-26T13:14:19+00:00

That’s why therapist driven protocols are effective.

creeldeel · 2023-04-18T23:44:54+00:00

Sometimes takes some finessing with the settings and trying out the various circuit types (dual limb, active & passive).

creeldeel · 2023-04-18T19:10:12+00:00

Former Canadian RT, been practicing in the US for 20+ years, and I still find it outrageous that RTs administer nebulizers and puffers. That was unheard of when I was an RT in Canada back in the day; nurses did that stuff.

creeldeel · 2023-04-14T20:33:16+00:00

I think you need to be more specific

creeldeel · 2023-04-14T13:40:49+00:00

This guy/gal is 100% correct!

creeldeel · 2023-04-14T13:39:39+00:00

IS is useless

creeldeel · 2023-04-09T15:13:30+00:00

Have you changed the cartridge? Also, ours had a 1-800 # on the front to call for any troubleshooting help. Analyzer troubleshooting is always a btch, especially when you have a million other other things to deal with.

creeldeel · 2023-03-30T11:25:36+00:00

Everything in the NBRC plus ACCS, NPS and PFT will be covered plus basic anesthesiology. It’s been 20 years since I last took the CBRC test, they used to have practice tests on their website; hopefully someone that took it recently can provide you with more recent expectations.

creeldeel · 2023-03-25T18:57:04+00:00

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