Travel Respiratory Therapist - RTNM

NavitsPartners•Barnstable, MA

2d•$60 - $65

About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a skilled Travel Respiratory Therapist for a contract assignment in Hyannis, MA. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality respiratory care across critical and acute care settings, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to departmental protocols.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapy License
Current BLS certification
NRP certification required
Proficient in English (reading, writing, communication)

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Initiate, manage, and adjust ventilatory support, including weaning and troubleshooting
Follow best practices, Therapist-Driven Protocols, and departmental procedures
Perform diagnostic procedures: ABG draws, sputum collection, capnography, and bedside spirometry
Interpret arterial blood gas results and monitor respiratory status during transports
Attend Codes and Rapid Response Team calls
Assist with conscious sedation procedures, intubations, and bronchoscopy support
Administer therapeutic gases and airway-clearance therapies
Provide respiratory support for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients
Maintain and assess tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes; perform suctioning and assist with tube changes
Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot non-invasive ventilation
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide clinical expertise
Ensure accurate EMR documentation and daily charge reconciliation
Precept, train, and orient students and staff as needed
Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies; ensure adequate stocking
Attend educational programs for professional development
Deliver patient-centered care with professionalism and compassion
Perform additional duties as assigned