Travel RRT - $2,903+/Weekly - FlexStaff

Northwell Health•Staten Island, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients. The Respiratory Therapist will perform assessments, implement treatment plans, manage ventilators, administer therapies, and educate patients and families. The role requires adherence to infection control and safety protocols, as well as accurate documentation.

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, 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 collaborates with physicians on patient's plan of care.
Performs bedside pulmonary function studies.
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 and collects appropriate 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 and assists with inventory control.
Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
Performs related duties as required.