Travel Respiratory Therapist
Gardner, MA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Summary (List Format):

- Provide respiratory therapy care, assessment, and interventions to patients as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Gather and evaluate patient data from multiple sources, including interviews and records.
- Develop, implement, and regularly modify individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Identify, document, and act upon variations from expected patient findings.
- Assess patient learning needs, plan and provide patient and family education, and evaluate understanding of condition and treatment.
- Prepare patients for discharge and provide follow-up care instructions.
- Coordinate and delegate care with other healthcare providers as appropriate.
- Administer respiratory medications and therapies, including oxygen and mechanical ventilation.
- Perform procedures such as ABG sampling, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function testing, EKGs, and assist with bronchoscopy.
- Set up, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, and CPAP units for safe and effective patient support.
- Ensure accurate documentation of care plans, interventions, and any adverse or unexpected events.
- Provide age- and culture-specific educational materials to patients.
- Implement and monitor components of the VAP (Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia) bundle and report deviations as required.
- Maintain basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
- Frequently perform physical tasks such as reaching, handling, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 pounds occasionally).
- Comply with all licensure, credentialing, and continuing education requirements (including ACLS, NRP, PALS).
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support patient care and organizational needs.