Travel NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist - FlexStaff

FlexStaff • Carmel, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing respiratory care to patients, including comprehensive assessments, implementing treatment plans, and responding to emergencies. The role requires collaboration with physicians, patient education, and adherence to safety protocols. Specific duties include performing pulmonary function studies, chest therapy, suctioning, ventilator management (both invasive and non-invasive), administering oxygen, and responding to cardiopulmonary emergencies with airway management. The therapist will also be responsible for completing paperwork, assisting with inventory, and maintaining infection control standards.

Requirements

• NRP (neonatal resuscitation) Certified
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State, 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 and determines 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 and evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.
• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree