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RegisteredRespiratory Therapist
Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Employment Type: Local or Travel Contract
Pay:
Local: 2,228.36 per week
Travel: 2,469.17 per week
Schedule Full-time contract schedule, commonly 36 hours per week for hospital-based assignments.
Shifts may include nights, rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call requirements depending on facility coverage needs.
JobSummary
Registered Respiratory Therapistsassess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonarydisorders across hospital and critical care settings. These assignments oftenrequire experience with emergency response, ventilator management, andmultidisciplinary inpatient care.
Responsibilities Assess patients with respiratory disorders and implement appropriate respiratory care plan
Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, aerosol medications, and other prescribed respiratory therapies.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ventilators and other life-support equipment
Perform arterial blood gas analysis and communicate relevant findings to the clinical team when required.
Respond to respiratory emergencies, rapid responses, and code situations in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
Educate patients and families on respiratory treatment plans, equipment use, and disease management.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation while following infection control and patient safety protocols.
RequiredQualifications Associate's degree or higher in Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and active state licensure where required.
Minimum 1-2 years of recent acute care or hospital respiratory therapy experience preferred
Current BLS and any additional required certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP based on unit assignment
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced acute care settings.
Benefits Weekly pay and direct deposit
Travel packages may include housing stipends, meals and incidentals and health benefits
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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