Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 26-00544

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Profession

Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Specialty

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Unit

Respiratory Therapy

Shift & Schedule

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts per week

• Shift Hours: 6:45 AM 7:15 PM

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

• Holiday Requirement:

  • One winter holiday and one summer holiday required (dependent on contract length)

Contract Details

• Assignment Type: Contract

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Location - Saratoga Springs NY

Position Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides comprehensive respiratory care services to neonatal pediatric and adult patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role requires strong independent clinical skills experience with advanced respiratory therapies and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments including aerosol therapy and oxygen delivery

• Initiate manage and monitor ventilator support and non-invasive ventilation

• Perform airway management and emergency respiratory interventions

• Assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency response situations

• Conduct arterial blood gas collection and interpret results

• Monitor patient response to therapies and escalate care as needed

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

• Collaborate with physicians nurses and care teams to optimize patient outcomes

• Ensure compliance with infection control safety and regulatory standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

• Active New York State Respiratory Therapist license

• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care RRT experience

• Current certifications required:

  • BLS

  • ACLS

  • PALS

  • NRP

• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

• Ability to work independently with minimal orientation

Traveler Eligibility & Local Policy

• Local candidates are not accepted

• Candidates must reside outside a defined local radius

• Applicants whose primary residence falls within restricted local regions are not eligible for new contracts

• Eligibility for extensions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-acuity or multi-disciplinary hospital settings

• Strong critical thinking communication and time-management skills

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and rapid decision-making

• Maintains professionalism in high-pressure clinical situations

• Works collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams

For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.