Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Contracts- FlexStaff

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.

• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.

• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.

• Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care.

• Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care.

• Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.

• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed.

• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.

• Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested 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 as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.

• Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.

• Performs related duties as required.

ADA Essential Functions:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut, required.

• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.

• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.

**Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).