| Location | Rochester, NY |
Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
Setting: Acute Care Hospital / ICU / ER / Med-Surg
Contract Type: 13 Weeks (Travel or Temp Assignment)
Schedule: Variable shifts (Days/Nights; weekends & holidays as needed)
Patient Population: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics (depending on facility)
Required:
Current RRT License (NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist)
BLS Certification
Preferred:
ACLS, PALS, NRP depending on patient population
State license (if applicable)
Minimum 1–2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience (ICU/ER preferred)
Proficiency with ventilator management, airway care, and oxygen therapy
Experience in critical care and emergency settings preferred
Provide respiratory care and therapy to patients as prescribed by physicians.
Manage ventilator settings (invasive & non-invasive) and monitor patient responses.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, interpret results, and adjust therapy accordingly.
Administer aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and chest physiotherapy.
Assist with intubations, extubations, and airway management procedures.
Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions and home care equipment.
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and care.
Maintain equipment (ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP machines, oxygen delivery devices) and ensure compliance with infection control standards.
Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the EMR.
Respond to codes and rapid response situations.
Ventilator Management (adult, pediatric, neonatal if applicable)
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) analysis & interpretation
Airway Management (intubation/extubation assistance)
CPAP/BiPAP, High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
Oxygen therapy and titration
Emergency response & critical care support
Patient & family education
COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations may be required per facility guidelines
Housing may be included for travel contracts
All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application