Travel Respiratory Therapist
Hyannis, MA
Trusted Talent
Days

Purpose of Position
Provides respiratory care to patients.

Responsibilities
- Identify acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
- Initiate and provide ventilatory support; recommend appropriate ventilator settings, use lung protective strategies, appropriately wean the patient, monitor and troubleshoot the ventilator.
- Follow approved therapist-driven protocols, procedures, and department policies.
- Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection; interpret ABGs and perform bedside spirometry and capnography.
- Use working knowledge of monitors used on the units.
- Monitor patient's respiratory condition during transport within the hospital and to other facilities as needed.
- Attend codes and rapid response teams (RRTs).
- Assist with conscious sedations and intubations.
- Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen, Heliox, and high flow oxygen therapy.
- Assist with bronchoscopies performed in various settings including the bronchoscopy suite, operating room, floors, ER, and ICU.
- Assist in treatment modalities to provide care to neonatal and pediatric populations; assess and maintain artificial airways, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes.
- Perform naso-tracheal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning; assist providers with tracheostomy tube changes.
- Work with nursing staff to provide trach care and suction, and assess for and administer PEP, CPT, and other airway clearance methods.
- Administer aerosolized/metered-dose medications, assess for, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to offer clinical expertise.
- Provide accurate and complete documentation in the EMR; perform charge reconciliation to ensure correct billing.
- Interact with providers and staff in a respectful and timely manner, demonstrating excellent bedside manner.
- Precept, train, and orient other departments, students, and respiratory staff as needed.
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and stock.
- Attend seminars and educational programs to enhance professional growth and meet patient needs.
- Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
- Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy.
- Current BLS certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
- Minimum one-year critical care experience preferred.