Respiratory Therapist
Rochester, NY
MedCadre
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
Location: Rochester, NY
Shift: Nights 3x12
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Breakdown:
Weekly Gross: $2,450
W2:  $26.85/hr.
Stipend:  $1,484 Weekly
 

Job Summary:
We're seeking an experienced Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week assignment with a leading healthcare facility. The Respiratory Therapist will provide specialized respiratory care to critically ill patients in the Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department. The ideal candidate has strong critical care skills, and is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based respiratory care in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and other respiratory treatments.
• Manage and monitor neonatal ventilators, high-frequency ventilation, and airway support equipment.
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and respond to respiratory emergencies as part of the critical care team.
• Obtain and analyze arterial, capillary, and venous blood gases as appropriate.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and adjust treatments according to physician orders and departmental protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and respiratory care standards.
• Float to other respiratory care areas within competency as required.

Requirements:

1 Year of Experience in Adult Critical Care and ED/ER

NY RCP License - Required

NBRC (RRT), ACLS, BLS - Required.