Therapy - RRT

Cynet HealthStaff; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a 13-week assignment with a night shift schedule. The role requires a State Respiratory Therapist license and NBRC-RRT or NBRC-CRT certification. EPIC and neonatal experience are must-haves.

The therapist performs basic and critical respiratory care, including ventilator care, arterial blood gases, and patient education. Responsibilities include rounds, documentation in EMR, supervision of others as delegated, assisting in

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory Care

Specialty: Respiratory Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of three years technical experience preferred

License: State Respiratory Therapist license required

Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) required

Must-Have: EPIC and Neonatal experience

Description:Performs basic and critical respiratory care services.Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated.Provides respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients.Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts.Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order.Provides care to ventilator patients.Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy, including recommendations for patients receiving respiratory care services.Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees.Documents care given; maintains records of treatment; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in the surveillance of patients and equipment after initial installation.Performs pulmonary function tests and drainage procedures.Provides assistance in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.Provides instruction to patients and families about cardio respiratory disease and its ramifications.Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or standby in patient areas.Ensures completion of the initial ventilator bundle orders upon initiation of mechanical ventilation.Ensures compliance of VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation.Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes while using appropriate therapy interventions to resolve patient needs.Updates and communicates the diagnosis throughout the patient's stay based on changing condition and disease status.Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment used in providing respiratory therapy services.Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and staff regarding technical aspects of respiratory care.Assists in stocking and re-ordering parts and equipment.Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use.Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures.Assists with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.