Local Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - FlexStaff

FlexStaff Career Site • Fairfield, CA

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About The Position

This position is a 13-week contract for a licensed respiratory therapist who will perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and therapy as prescribed by a physician. The therapist will provide education to patients and their families regarding respiratory therapy and will be responsible for preparing, operating, and maintaining respiratory test and care equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut, required.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.
• Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.
• Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed.
• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
• Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.
• Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
• Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
• Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.
• Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
• Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and department policy.
• Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
• Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
• Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.
• Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
• Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
• Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees