Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in New London, CT seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week travel assignment. The role demands at least 2 years of experience, active CT or RI licenses (one allowed to start), and BLS certification. Pediatric experience is required.

Shifts are 4x10-hour blocks (mid and night) with every other weekend/holiday. You’ll perform ABG collection, suctioning, BiPAP/CPAP care, EKG interpretation, and provide care across all ages, with EPIC charting and potential facility travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience
• Pediatrics experience required
• CT or RI state licenses required (one active license acceptable to start)
• BLS certification required
• Proficient in arterial blood gases interpretation and airway management
• Knowledge of BiPAP, Bubble CPAP, and CPAP/Nasal CPAP

Responsibilities

• Assist in high-risk deliveries and neonatal care as needed
• Draw arterial blood gases and collect sputum specimens
• Perform suctioning (oral/nasal and ETT)
• Provide tracheostomy care and management
• Interpret basic EKG and monitor patient status
• Familiarity with EPIC charting and documentation
• Flexibility to float to other facilities as needed
• Care for patients across all ages from neonates to geriatrics

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Specialty: RRT

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Mid 4x10-Hour, Night 4x10-Hour

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years required

License: CT and RI state licenses required (can start with one pending as long as one is active)

Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have: Pediatrics experience required

Description:40 hours per week.Shifts may include evenings and/or nights.Schedule requires at least every other weekend and every other holiday, based on department needs.Floating to other facilities may be required as needed.Short-term acute care facility with a Level III trauma center.Total staffed beds: 252.Scrubs: Navy blue.Charting system used: EPIC.Adult critical care experience necessary.Assist in high-risk deliveries.Experience in bag and mask techniques required.Competency in basic EKG interpretation preferred.Familiarity with BiPAP, Bubble CPAP, and CPAP/Nasal CPAP required.Skills in drawing arterial blood gases and sputum specimen collection necessary.Experience in suctioning, both oral/nasal and ETT, is critical.Knowledge of tracheostomy care and management is essential.Caring for neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics expected.Finally, candidate must meet the requirements for traveler compliance policies.