Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week night shift assignment in Corpus Christi, TX. The role covers critical care with adult patients, including ventilator management and bronchoscopy assistance.

NICU Level 3 experience and knowledge of Meditech EMR are a plus. Responsibilities include patient assessment, delivering therapies, oxygen delivery, chest physiotherapy, and emergency response, with opportunities to educate patients, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Critical care experience with adults.
• RCP license and RRT certification.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and administer respiratory therapies.
• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and airway management.
• Deliver oxygen, aerosol therapies and chest physiotherapy.
• Transport ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent situations.
• Provide education to patients, families and staff.

Skills

Critical care

Ventilator management

Team collaboration

Tools

Meditech

Vapotherm

Hamilton C6

InoMax

Oscillators

980s

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: RRT

Specialty: Respiratory Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

License: RCP license

Certifications: RRT with National Board for Respiratory Care, ACLS, BLS

Must-Have:

Critical care experience with adults

Description:Data collection in the respiratory therapy unit.The unit has a variety of beds, including ICU, ED, NICU, Med/Surg, and Tele.The staff consists of 20 respiratory therapists.The patient ratio is not applicable.The equipment includes 840, 980, V60, Vapotherm, Hamilton MR1, C1, and C6.The EMR system used is Meditech.Candidates with NICU Level 3 experience, Oscillators, InoMax, 980s, Hamilton C6, Vapotherm, PALS, and NRP will be given preference.Typical procedures performed include patient assessment and administering therapies.Additional responsibilities include delivering oxygen, aerosol medication, and chest physiotherapy.Assist with bronchoscopies and placement of artificial airways.Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation.Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.Responds to emergent patient situations ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation.Assists in moderate and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization.Serves as a clinical resource, providing education to patients, families, and staff.Involves a variety of duties related to respiratory therapy equipment handling.Dress code requires pewter grey scrubs.Rotating weekends are expected.