Respiratory Therapist RT26-05954

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Hyannis MA

Shift:
Day Shift
3x12 Hour Shifts
36 Hours Weekly

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Responsibilities:
Identify acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction
Initiate and provide ventilatory support using lung protective strategies
Recommend ventilator settings monitor troubleshoot and appropriately wean patients
Follow therapist-driven protocols procedures and department policies
Perform diagnostic procedures including ABG draws and sputum specimen collection
Interpret ABGs and perform bedside spirometry and capnography
Monitor respiratory conditions during patient transport within hospital and to outside facilities
Attend Codes and Rapid Response Teams (RRTs)
Assist with conscious sedation intubations and bronchoscopies
Administer oxygen therapy Heliox high flow oxygen and aerosolized medications
Assess and maintain artificial airways including tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes
Perform suctioning and assist with tracheostomy tube changes
Provide trach care in collaboration with nursing staff
Assess and administer airway clearance therapies including PEP and CPT
Maintain and troubleshoot non-invasive ventilation
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide clinical expertise
Maintain accurate EMR documentation and daily charge reconciliation
Train and orient respiratory staff students and departments as needed
Maintain respiratory equipment supplies and stock
Participate in educational programs and professional development initiatives

Requirements:
Ability to read write and communicate in English required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
Massachusetts Respiratory Therapy License required
Current BLS Certification required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required
Minimum one-year critical care experience preferred

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