Therapy - RRT

Cynet HealthStaff; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for 13- to 18-week assignments at a Maryland facility. The role involves night shifts (4x12-hour) with 12-hour shifts, handling adult ICU and NICU patients. Requires MD state licensure, BLS, CRT; ACLS preferred, and ASR travel experience is valued.

You will manage ventilators, ABGs, and high-acuity patients in a teaching hospital setting. The therapist will float across Adult and NICU populations, perform airway procedures, and

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care and NICU.
• 1 prior travel assignment completed.
• Comfortable drawing and analyzing ABGs.
• Float between Adult and NICU populations.
• Familiar with Draeger and Servo ventilators.

Responsibilities

• Perform airway management procedures and suctioning of various airways.
• Provide pulmonary hygiene and sputum specimen collection.
• Interpret arterial blood gases and assist in high-risk deliveries.
• Troubleshoot high pressure alarms and wean patients from mechanical ventilation.
• Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

ABG analysis

Ventilator management

Critical care

NICU experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD State licensure

BLS certification

CRT certification

ACLS (preferred)

Tools

Draeger ventilators

Servo ventilators

BiPAP/CPAP

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Specialty: RRT

Duration: 13 weeks or 18 weeks

Shift: Night 4x12-Hour

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care and NICU.

License: MD State licensure required.

Certifications: BLS, CRT required; ACLS preferred.

Must-Have

• 2 years of experience as an RRT in Adult Critical Care and NICU.
• 1 prior travel assignment completed.
• Comfortable drawing and analyzing ABGs.
• Float between Adult and NICU populations.
• Special Equipment: Be familiar with Draeger and Servo ventilators.

Description

The role involves performing airway management procedures and suctioning of various airways.Candidates will provide pulmonary hygiene and sputum specimen collection.The therapist will interpret arterial blood gases and assist in high-risk deliveries.Skills required include knowledge in medication administration such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and others.The therapist should also be proficient in using devices such as BiPAP, CPAP, and High Flow Nasal Cannula.The candidate must be able to troubleshoot high pressure alarms and wean patients from mechanical ventilation.Familiarity with operating ventilators such as Draeger V500, Draeger VN500, and Servo U is essential.This position requires weekend coverage and the ability to float between different patient populations.The facility is a short-term acute care teaching hospital with a focus on providing quality respiratory care.Candidates must be able to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.All employees are required to have the Flu vaccine.