Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Travel Assignment - Syracuse, NY
NavitasPartners
Albany, NY
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SKILLS
Acute Care, Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Documentation, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Respiratory Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Ventilator
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Albany, NY
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Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Travel Assignment
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) Location:Syracuse, NY 13210 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Shift – 3x12-Hour Shifts Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a 13-week travel assignment in Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will have strong acute care experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment. Pediatric respiratory care experience is highly preferred.
Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, as block scheduling and fixed schedules are not available. Weekend and holiday rotations are required based on departmental needs.
Key Responsibilities
Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and positive pressure breathing treatments
Monitor and manage patients requiring respiratory support and mechanical ventilation
Assist physicians with intubation procedures and ventilator management
Perform CPR and emergency respiratory interventions as needed
Conduct pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas sampling via radial arterial punctures
Assess patient respiratory status and recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions
Maintain accurate patient documentation and treatment records
Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment usage
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care
Provide respiratory care to acute care patients with minimal supervision and orientation
Qualifications
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Respiratory Therapy required
Active New York State Respiratory Therapist license/registration required
Minimum 2 years of recent acute care respiratory therapy experience required
Pediatric respiratory care experience preferred
Current BLS certification required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
Ability to work independently in a high-acuity clinical setting
Must meet all pre-employment health clearance requirements
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.