Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,559 per week in Johnson City, NY

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12 Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Up to three years of experience in critical care, NICU, and adult settings. Description: The Respiratory Therapist will ensure that respiratory therapy services are rendered in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12 Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Up to three years of experience in critical care, NICU, and adult settings. License: Client Respiratory Therapy Permit or License. Certifications: Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist. Must-Have: BLS and ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association. Description: The Respiratory Therapist will ensure that respiratory therapy services are rendered in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, and staff as needed. The responsibilities include administering respiratory therapy procedures as directed. Perfoming aerosol therapy treatments and secretion mobilization therapy are essential tasks. Incentive spirometry therapy and medication administration are also critical components of this role. Management of BiPAP, CPAP therapy, and ventilator alarms is required. The therapist will conduct diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function screening and fit testing in coordination with employee health. Recording and reporting the results of all procedures must be completed accurately. The individual will perform basic life support and manage patient healthcare information systems. The therapist must abide by departmental delivery standards and maintain records in accordance with policy. Additional duties may include participating in the departmental in-service program and performing other related tasks as assigned. Collaboration, communication, and continuous learning are key skills required for success in this position. Attention to detail, judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities will also be essential. Safety and risk management considerations must be observed throughout all activities. Technical expertise in respiratory therapy functions is a must.