Travel RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - FlexStaff

Responsibilities

*1. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.

• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
• Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.

*2. Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.

• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed.
• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
• Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.
• Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
• Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
• Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.

• Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
• Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and department policy. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
• Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
• Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.

*3. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.

*4. Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.

*5. Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.

6. Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State, required.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).