Respiratory Therapist - CRT or RRT (Per Diem)
About The Position
This position is for a Respiratory Therapist, either Certified (CRT) or Registered (RRT), working on a per diem basis. The role involves identifying and managing cardiopulmonary dysfunction, providing ventilatory support, performing diagnostic procedures, and administering various respiratory treatments. The therapist will also be involved in patient transport, emergency response, assisting with procedures, and maintaining artificial airways. Additionally, the role includes documentation, billing, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and maintaining equipment. The therapist is expected to provide excellent service and may be involved in training other staff and students.
Requirements
- 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 within 6 months of hire and maintain certification bi-annually.
- Copy of highest-level degree and/or transcript in a clinical field or specialty. If no degree, a copy of high school diploma.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of critical care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identifies acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
- Initiates and provides ventilatory support, including recommending ventilator settings, using lung protective strategies, weaning patients, and monitoring/troubleshooting ventilators.
- Uses best practice and follows approved Therapist driven protocols, procedures, and department policies.
- Performs diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection.
- Analyzes and interprets ABG samples.
- Troubleshoots Blood Gas machines and performs quality control procedures.
- Performs bedside spirometry and capnography.
- Monitors patient’s respiratory condition during transport within the hospital and to other facilities.
- Attends Codes and Rapid Response Team (RRT) events.
- Assists with conscious sedations and intubations.
- Administers therapeutic gases such as oxygen, Heliox, and high flow oxygen therapy.
- Assists with Bronchoscopies.
- Assists in all treatment modalities for the neonatal and pediatric population.
- Assesses tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes.
- Maintains artificial airways and performs suctioning.
- Assists providers with tracheostomy tube changes.
- Documents correct brand, size, and type of airway devices in the EMR.
- Works with nursing staff to provide trach care and tracheal suction.
- Assesses for and administers PEP, CPT, and other airway clearance devices/methods.
- Administers aerosolized/metered dose medications.
- Assesses for, administers, troubleshoots, and maintains non-invasive ventilation.
- Participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
- Provides accurate and complete documentation and charging in the EMR.
- Performs charge reconciliation daily.
- Interacts with Providers and other staff positively and respectfully.
- Responds to requests in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates excellent bedside manner.
- Precepts/trains/orients other departments, students, and Respiratory staff.
- Maintains equipment and supplies.
- Attends seminars and educational programs for professional growth.
- Provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
- Performs other work-related duties as requested/assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
