Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Gardner, MA
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Days

Shift Information:

36 hours, Day (12 hour shifts), 7:00AM-7:30PM, Rotating weekend and holiday

Minimum Licenses & Certifications

• at the time of submission Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Massachusetts.
• ACLS certification required within 1 months of hire
• NRP certification required or obtained within 1 months of hire.
• PALS certification required or obtained within 1 months of hire.

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Job Description

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (or eligibility to obtain credential).

Minimum Work Experience

• Prior clinical respiratory therapy experience required.

Minimum Skills

• Basic computer skills required.

Functional Demands

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert 20–50 lbs of force occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly to move objects.
• Frequent reaching and handling with hands/arms.
• Occasional stooping and crouching.

Essential Functions

Patient Assessment & Care Planning

• Systematically gathers and evaluates patient information from interviews and clinical data sources.
• Develops individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
• Identifies and acts on deviations from expected clinical findings.
• Coordinates care with other healthcare providers and delegates appropriately.
• Assesses and reassesses patient condition, prioritizing and modifying care plans as needed.
• Documents care implementation, including adverse or unexpected events.

Patient Education

• Assesses patient learning needs, readiness to learn, and potential barriers.
• Determines when to involve family/significant others in education.
• Provides and evaluates patient teaching regarding condition, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up instructions.
• Prepares patients to assume appropriate self-care responsibilities.

Clinical Procedures

• Measures and administers correct medication dosages per physician orders.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and oxygen therapy; understands indications and side effects.
• Obtains arterial blood gases (ABGs) per hospital policy.
• Performs pulse oximetry, ensuring accuracy of results.
• Conducts pulmonary function testing according to ATS standards.
• Performs EKG procedures and ensures quality recordings.
• Assists with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

Ventilator & Equipment Management

• Sets up and manages mechanical ventilators, including BiPAP and CPAP units, selecting appropriate patient parameters.
• Assesses ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP functioning to ensure safe operation.
• Evaluates cardiopulmonary status and recommends adjustments to the plan of care.
• Provides instruction on proper use of cardiopulmonary medications and equipment.
• Distributes age- and culturally-appropriate educational materials.

Quality & Safety Responsibilities

• Consistently implements components of the Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) bundle per protocol.
• Alerts the Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor to any deviations from the VAP bundle for review and follow-up.