Respiratory Therapist (Travel) - 26-15121

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (Travel)
Location: Hyannis, MA
Duration: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Contract (No benefits)
Shift: Nights, 3 x 12 hours

Job Summary
We are seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to patients in a hospital setting. Traveler candidates only.

Duties

Identify acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction
Initiate and provide ventilatory support, including recommending appropriate ventilator settings, using lung protective strategies, weaning patients appropriately, and monitoring and troubleshooting the ventilator
Use best practices and follow approved therapist-driven protocols, procedures, and department policies
Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection, and interpret ABGs
Perform bedside spirometry and capnography
Maintain working knowledge of monitors used on the units
Monitor patients’ respiratory condition during transport within the hospital, and to other facilities as needed
Attend codes and rapid response team calls
Assist with conscious sedations and intubations
Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen, Heliox, and high-flow oxygen therapy
Assist with bronchoscopies performed in the bronchoscopy suite, OR, floors, ER, and ICU
Assist in all treatment modalities used to provide care to the neonatal and pediatric population
Assess tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes
Maintain the artificial airway, and perform nasotracheal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning
Assist providers with tracheostomy tube changes
Document the correct brand, size, cuffed or uncuffed status, and disposable or reusable inner cannulas in the EMR
Work with nursing staff to provide trach care and tracheal suction
Assess for and administer PEP, CPT, and other airway clearance devices and methods
Administer aerosolized and metered-dose medications
Assess for, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to offer clinical expertise
Provide accurate and complete documentation and charging in the EMR, and perform daily charge reconciliation on all patients to ensure correct billing
Interact with providers and other staff in a positive and respectful manner, respond to requests in a timely manner, and demonstrate excellent bedside manner
Precept, train, and orient other departments, students, and respiratory staff as required
Maintain equipment, supplies, and stock
Attend seminars and educational programs to enhance professional growth and meet the needs of the patients served
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)
Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy
Current BLS certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Preferred

Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience