Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week therapy assignment covering adult and NICU patients. Responsibilities include aerosol treatments, BiPAP, ABG analysis, and ventilator management. The role requires NICU experience, neonatal ventilation skills (SIPAP, HFNC), and COPD education.

May assist with airway management and nitric oxide as needed. Shifts are 12 hours (7 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend/major/minor holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in both adult and NICU settings.
• Experience with neonatal ventilation, SIPAP, high flow, and jet ventilation.
• Active VA License required.
• Certifications: RRT, AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, AHA NRP required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide aerosol treatments, BiPAP, arterial blood gas analysis and ventilator management.
• Manage HFNC and chest physiotherapy (CPT).
• Knowledge in COPD education and respiratory assessment.
• Manage airways and administer nitric oxide as needed.
• Care for adults to Level III NICU and potentially pediatrics in ER.
• Familiar with floor, ICU, NICU and ER areas.
• Assist with intubation but not perform it.
• Supervised by supervisor/charge therapist for staffing and operations.
• Shifts include weekend/holiday coverage; no call or standby.
• Orientation provided and float as needed.
• First to float policy during staffing adjustments.

Skills

Ventilator management

NICU experience

Adult care

Aerosol treatments

BiPAP

ABG analysis

HFNC

CPT

COPD education

Respiratory assessment

Airway management

Nitric oxide administration

Tools

Servo I/ S/ U

V60

HT-70

ResMed

Optiflow

Volara

therapy vest

SIPAP

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory Therapy

Specialty: Adults and NICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12 hours

Hours per Shift: 7 PM - 7:30 AM

Experience: Minimum 5 years required

License: Active VA License required

Certifications: RRT, AHA ACLS, AHA BLS, AHA NRP required

Must-Have:

Experience in both adult and NICU settings.Experience with neonatal ventilation, SIPAP, high flow, and jet ventilation.

Description:Responsibilities include aerosol treatments, BiPAP, arterial blood gas analysis, and ventilator management.Skills needed for managing high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and chest physiotherapy (CPT) are essential.Knowledge in COPD education and respiratory assessment is required.The role involves managing airways and administering nitric oxide as needed.Types of patients served range from adults to those in a Level III NICU and potentially pediatrics in the emergency room.Areas covered include floor areas, ICU, NICU, and emergency room.Equipment familiarity with Servo I, S, and U, along with V60, HT-70, ResMed, Optiflow, Volara, therapy vest, and SIPAP is necessary.Expected average treatments per shift are around 20.RTs are required to assist with intubation but will not intubate independently.A supervisor or charge therapist will oversee the staffing and department operations.Weekend and holiday requirements include working every other weekend and one major and one minor holiday.No call or standby requirements are expected for this role.Department-specific orientation will be provided.Candidates must be open to floating as required.Scrub color is steel grey.

Shifts will be managed to ensure coverage with a minimum of 4 therapists scheduled per shift.First to float will be implemented in staffing adjustments as needed.