Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week assignment. The role supports a diverse patient population from neonates to adults, including the ICU, PACU, and med/surg units.

Responsibilities include aerosol therapy, ventilator management, patient assessments, and implementing respiratory care plans. The therapist must hold current state licensure and required certifications (ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT) with flexibility to float and provide weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• All required certifications and state license must be current.
• Availability to float based on unit needs.
• Weekend coverage required as per unit needs.
• On-call duties may be required based on unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up aerosols and prepare respiratory therapy equipment.
• Assist with bag and mask ventilation and intubation as needed.
• Monitor patient status and adjust respiratory care plans.
• Conduct arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation.
• Perform pulmonary function testing and other respiratory diagnostics.
• Serve as sole respiratory therapist on duty for each shift.

Skills

Critical care

Neonate to adult care

Ventilation management

Monitoring & assessment

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analyzer

PFT equipment

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Specialty: RRT-NICU

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years with neonate through adult populations

License: State Licensed

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, RRT

Must-Have:

All required certifications and state license must be current.Availability to float based on unit needs.Weekend coverage required as per unit needs.On-call duties may be required based on unit needs.

Description:This position involves working within a small respiratory department.The department serves a diverse patient population, including neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.The role includes responsibilities across various settings, including Emergency, PACU, Level 2 Nursery, Med/Surg, and ICU.You will be the sole respiratory therapist on duty for each shift.The responsibilities include aerosol setup, bag and mask ventilation, intubation assistance, and other respiratory therapy techniques.You'll also be expected to perform assessments, monitor patients, and implement respiratory care plans.Candidates must have experience with arterial blood gases, ventilation techniques, and pulmonary function tests.Flexibility in scheduling may be needed during peak times.Some restrictions apply for requested time off during specified periods.