Travel RT, Respiratory Therapist

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstChoice is Trinity Health’s internal staffing resource pool for respiratory therapists seeking flexible scheduling, premium compensation, and variety in practice settings. FirstChoice respiratory therapists fill short- and long-term assignments across the health system, with opportunities nationwide. The role requires floating throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations, and employees may not hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility. Orientation and training are required, with options intended to accommodate different schedules. The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs therapeutic procedures, including advanced practice procedures such as operating balloon pumps, working in the NICU, and conducting pulmonary function testing. The therapist provides patient care in accordance with professional standards, physician orders, approved protocols, and Trinity Health’s mission, vision, and guiding behaviors. The position is a 13-week assignment at St. Peter’s Hospital, with a stated schedule of three 12-hour day shifts.

Requirements

At least 2 years of current experience in an acute care hospital setting; nursing home and rehabilitation experience do not meet this requirement.
Current Respiratory Therapist license.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Valid BLS and ACLS certifications.
Graduate of a two-year accredited advanced practitioner Respiratory Therapist program; registry eligible.
Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations.
Must not hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.
Ability to complete orientation and training.

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory therapy duties in accordance with AARC guidelines and maintain competencies required by RT II orientation.
Provide professional leadership in the delivery of patient care.
Use AIDET principles and key communication practices when interacting with patients, families, visitors, and internal customers; use Managing Up where appropriate.
Serve as a respiratory care consultant, resource person, and role model on health system committees or work groups as needed.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Build cooperative relationships, address conflict constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in resolution.
Maintain safe respiratory therapy practices and alert management to safety issues or concerns.
Respond to cardiopulmonary arrests and other emergencies, participate in patient rounds, and ensure treatments follow physician orders and approved medical protocols.
Ensure respiratory equipment is safe to operate and contact repair personnel or charge therapists as appropriate.
Assess patients and suggest therapy changes to medical staff when beneficial to cardiopulmonary care.
Know procedures for oxygen and medical air shutdown and stay current on relevant hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Prioritize and address competing requests for respiratory care services.
Provide high-quality, age-specific, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive care using the respiratory care practice process.
Demonstrate annual unit or area competencies and participate in educational programs and equipment or procedure implementations.
Support clinical training by instructing staff or students and providing feedback when applicable.
Complete annual HealthStream requirements on time.
Pursue professional growth and maintain a log of educational activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.