Travel Respiratory Therapist
Hyannis, MA
Trusted Talent
Days

Purpose of Position

Provide respiratory care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Identify acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Initiate and provide ventilatory support with recommended settings, using lung protective strategies, and appropriately wean the patient.
• Monitor and troubleshoot ventilators using best practices and approved protocols, procedures, and department policies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws, sputum specimen collection, interpret ABGs, bedside spirometry, and capnography.
• Monitor patients' respiratory condition during intra-facility transport and transport to other facilities, if needed.
• Attend codes and rapid response situations.
• Assist with conscious sedation, intubations, bronchoscopies, and provide care to neonatal and pediatric populations.
• Assess, maintain, and provide care for tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes, including performing naso-tracheal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning.
• Document tracheostomy details in the electronic medical record.
• Work with nursing staff to provide tracheostomy care and suctioning.
• Assess, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain various airway clearance methods and devices.
• Administer therapeutic gases and aerosolized/metered dose medications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to offer clinical expertise.
• Provide accurate and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Perform charge reconciliation to ensure correct billing.
• Interact positively and respectfully with providers and other staff.
• Demonstrate excellent bedside manner.
• Precept, train, and orient other departments, students, and respiratory staff.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and stock.
• Attend seminars and educational programs to enhance professional growth.
• Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

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