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

Shift Information:

7a-7p, Days with weekend and holiday rotation

Position: Respiratory Therapist

Minimum Education

• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Credentialed or eligible as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Experience

• Prior experience required (specific years not mentioned).

Skills

• Basic computer skills.

Functional & Physical Demands

• Exerts 20–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
• Frequent reaching and handling.
• Occasional stooping and crouching.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Care Planning

• Gather and evaluate patient data from interviews and medical records.
• Develop appropriate care plans.
• Identify and respond to deviations from expected findings.
• Assess learning needs, readiness, and barriers.
• Plan and provide patient teaching.
• Involve family/significant others when appropriate.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient teaching.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and delegate when appropriate.

Treatment & Procedures

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and oxygen therapy.
• Measure and administer correct medication per physician’s orders.
• Obtain ABGs and perform Pulse Oximetry.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Tests per ATS standards.
• Perform EKGs and assist with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
• Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP units.
• Assess ventilator functioning and patient cardiopulmonary status.
• Provide instruction on proper use of cardiopulmonary medications and equipment.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document implementation of care plans and any adverse events.
• Implement and monitor VAP bundle protocols; report deviations to Nurse Manager/Director.

Other Duties

• Employees may be asked to perform additional related tasks not explicitly listed in the job description.