Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Trinity Health

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care and performs therapeutic procedures, including advanced-practice procedures in the sleep lab. The therapist may be required to float and perform duties in other areas, including operating balloon pumps, working in the NICU, and performing pulmonary function testing. FirstChoice respiratory therapists fill short- and long-term assignments throughout Trinity Health, with opportunities across the health system. The role delivers patient care using the respiratory care practice process and considers patients’ age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs. It includes professional leadership, patient and staff education, participation in rounds and emergency situations, and collaboration with physicians and other health personnel. The therapist maintains competencies, follows policies and safety practices, and supports a consistent, respectful experience for patients, families, visitors, and internal customers. This part-time assignment is at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, New York, with a 13-week duration, three 12-hour shifts, and a night shift. The listed start date is ASAP.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year accredited advanced-practitioner Respiratory Therapist program; registry eligible.
Maintain a current RRT credential.
Maintain a valid New York State license in Respiratory Care.
Experience required.
Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations.
Ability to complete orientation and training.
Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with patients, physicians, other health personnel, and department management.
Analytical skills to identify patient needs.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 100% of work time.
Ability to walk and stand for approximately 60% of work time and lift, pull, push, and carry portable equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic respiratory procedures, including advanced-practice procedures in the sleep lab.
Float throughout the hospital and/or to multiple hospital locations and perform duties as assigned, which may include operating balloon pumps, working in the NICU, and performing pulmonary function testing.
Act in accordance with Trinity Health’s mission, vision, and guiding behaviors, and provide professional leadership in patient care.
Use AIDET principles, Managing Up, and Key Words at Key Times when interacting with patients, families, visitors, and internal customers.
Serve as a consultant, resource person, and role model for respiratory care on health system committees or work groups as needed.
Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines and promote constructive, cooperative relationships and conflict resolution.
Maintain safe respiratory therapy practices and alert management to safety issues or concerns.
Perform Respiratory Therapist duties in accordance with AARC guidelines and maintain competencies, including emergency response, participation in rounds, and delivery of treatments according to physician orders and approved protocols.
Ensure equipment is safe to operate and contact repair personnel or charge therapists as appropriate.
Assess patients and suggest therapy changes to medical staff when appropriate to support cardiopulmonary care.
Maintain knowledge of relevant hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including oxygen and medical air shutdown procedures.
Prioritize and address conflicting requests for respiratory care services.
Provide high-quality care that accounts for age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs.
Demonstrate annual unit or area competencies and participate in educational programs and equipment or procedure implementations.
Facilitate instruction of staff or students during clinical training and provide feedback when applicable.
Complete annual HealthStream training on time, pursue professional education, and maintain a log of educational activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.