Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with NBRC RRT to support adult and occasional pediatric patients across ICU, ER, and floor units on a 13-week contract. The role emphasizes extensive vent management, critical care protocols, and rapid response participation.

Night shifts are 12H Nights with 36 hours per week. The facility is traveler-friendly and emphasizes strong communication, patient safety, and teamwork with a supportive manager.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience required
• Extensive vent management and ICU experience
• RRT certification and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilator support and adjust settings
• Perform ABGs and arterial sampling
• Assist with bronchoscopy and respond to codes
• Support sleep lab and ED as needed

Skills

Ventilation management

ICU experience

ABG sampling

Respiratory therapist

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory Therapist

Specialty: Respiratory Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week

Experience: 2 years of experience required

License: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Must-Have: Extensive vent management and ICU experience

Description:Assignments are based on treatments per day.It is not a heavy load.3-4 vents managed per week.Assignments are split between three nurses on days and evenings, and two nurses on nights.BLS and ACLS are required.RRT is highly preferred, and PALS certification is needed.The patient population primarily includes adults, with a few pediatric patients in the ER or minor surgeries on the floor.The areas covered include inpatient settings such as ICU, ER, labor and delivery, med-surg, psychiatric units, recovery room, and sleep lab.Experience in vent management is essential.RTs draw and read ABGs and can draw off A-lines using Epoc machines.They also assist with bronchoscopy and attend all codes and rapid responses.No EKGs are performed.In labor and delivery, RTs set up blenders and humidifiers.They assist with intubations and stabilize and transfer patients when necessary.Occasionally, RTs may need to go to the sleep lab to provide oxygen or make adjustments based on the licensed polysomnographer's direction.RTs are required to assist with intubations, not to perform them independently.There is a manager available Monday through Friday.Self-scheduling is allowed with a variety of shift options available.Every other weekend is required, along with holiday rotation among permanent staff.No call or standby is required.RTs must float to cover all areas within the facility.Scrub colors include a mix of black and teal for tops and bottoms.Equipment used includes Draeger, Vision BiPAP, V60, Dräger Carina, and Puritan Bennett.A hospitalist is available 24/7, while an intensivist is on call during evenings and nights.Strong open communication skills are essential.RTs should not be afraid to ask questions and must be flexible.The facility is accommodating and traveler friendly.Honesty about skills during the interview is crucial to ensure patient safety.The manager serves as a valuable resource.The charting system used is MEDITECH.BSN is not required.Trauma level setting is acute.Division is Allied Health.Night shifts include 3x12 hours.Required certifications are ACLS, BLS (AHA), PALS, and RRT via NBRC.