Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Sitka, AK seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week assignment. The role covers assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapies with ventilatory support for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Requires NBRC credential (CRT or RRT), BLS, and a flu vaccine. Shift pattern is varied (mostly night), with 36 hours per shift and no supervisory duties. Collaboration with care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics, and neonatal patients.
• Skills in the use of mechanical ventilators.
• Ability to accurately interpret arterial blood gases.
• Must be able to work under adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments.
• Conducts pulmonary function testing and performs extubations.
• Manages airways and provides ventilatory life support to critical patients.
• Collaborates with health care professionals to interpret pulmonary tests and arterial blood gases.
• Provides instruction to patients in the use of respiratory therapy equipment and related therapies.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Pulmonary function testing

Respiratory modalities

Education

NBRC CRT or RRT credential

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Cardiopulmonary

Specialty: Respiratory Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Varied - mostly night shift with some day shifts as needed

Hours per Shift: 36 guaranteed hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a certified Respiratory Therapist

License: Credentialed by the NBRC as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist

Certifications: Basic Life Support

Must-Have: Flu vaccine required

Description:Participates in the assessment, administration, and evaluation of respiratory therapy treatments.Conducts pulmonary function testing and performs extubations.Manages airways and provides ventilatory life support to critical adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.Collaborates with other health care professionals to obtain, interpret, and evaluate pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gases.Provides instruction to patients in the use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases, and other therapies related to respiratory disease treatment and wellness promotion.Responsible for cleaning, care, and maintenance of all equipment used in delivering respiratory treatments and pulmonary function testing.Performs other duties as assigned.This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge of respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics, and neonatal patients is essential.Skills in the use of mechanical ventilators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation are required.Ability to accurately interpret arterial blood gases and work independently.Must be able to work under adverse conditions, such as communicable infectious diseases.Position urgency is normal.Holiday coverage is required.