Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health has a 13-week Therapy - RRT assignment in Buffalo, NY seeking a Respiratory Therapist with 2+ years ICU/IMCU experience. RRT credential, BLS/ACLS required. Role covers 40 hours weekly, days and alternate shifts, across multiple clinical areas.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, ABG collection, BiPAP/CPAP support, HFNC, and patient transport with airway management. Assignment locations may vary per departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Must have RRT credential and BLS/ACLS on file.
• Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in ICU/IMCU and general floor settings.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and patient transport with airway and oxygenation support.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care in acute, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
• Initiate, monitor, and wean ventilators as required.
• Perform ABG collection/analysis and assist with bronchoscopic procedures.

Skills

Ventilator management

BiPAP/CPAP therapy

HFNC

ABG collection/analysis

Tracheostomy care

Bronchoscopy assistance

Home oxygen evaluations

General RT duties

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory Therapist

Specialty: Respiratory Therapist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: DAYS - 12HR

Hours per Shift: 6a-8:30p for one shift and two shifts on alternate days

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in ICU, IMCU, and general floor settings

License: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS certification

Must-Have:

• Proficiency in ventilator management, including initiation, monitoring, and weaning support
• Experience with BiPAP and CPAP therapy
• Management of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Moderate-flow oxygen therapy
• Transport ventilators
• Tracheostomy care and airway management
• Participation in patient transport with appropriate airway and oxygenation support
• Performance of arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis
• Assistance with bronchoscopic procedures
• Conducting home oxygen evaluations

Description:Comprehensive respiratory care services cover acute care areas, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics.Schedule is 40 hours per week.Weekends are required.No major holidays are required.Dress code includes hospital-approved scrubs in any color or print.Assignment locations may vary based on departmental needs and may require coverage across multiple clinical areas within the facility.