Travel Respiratory Therapist - 13-Week MA Assignment (Days)

Med Ninjas; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Job summary

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Gardner, Massachusetts. This role offers a 13-week assignment with 36 hours per week and 12-hour day shifts, focusing on comprehensive respiratory care and patient education.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on assignment, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients, coordinate with the care team, and ensure accurate documentation while meeting licensure requirements including ACLS, NRP, and PALS.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Must hold licensure/credentials including ACLS, NRP, and PALS
• Travel assignment in Gardner, MA for 13 weeks with 36 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy care, assessment, and interventions to patients as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Gather and evaluate patient data from multiple sources, including interviews and records.
• Develop, implement, and regularly modify individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
• Identify, document, and act upon variations from expected patient findings.
• Assess patient learning needs, plan and provide patient and family education, and evaluate understanding of condition and treatment.
• Prepare patients for discharge and provide follow-up care instructions.
• Coordinate and delegate care with other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Administer respiratory medications and therapies, including oxygen and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform procedures such as ABG sampling, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function testing, EKGs, and assist with bronchoscopy.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, and CPAP units for safe and effective patient support.
• Ensure accurate documentation of care plans, interventions, and any adverse or unexpected events.
• Provide age- and culture-specific educational materials to patients.
• Implement and monitor components of the VAP bundle and report deviations as required.
• Maintain basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• Frequently perform physical tasks such as reaching, handling, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 pounds occasionally).
• Comply with licensure, credentialing, and continuing education requirements (ACLS, NRP, PALS).
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support patient care and organizational needs.

Job description

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Gardner, Massachusetts. This role offers a 13-week assignment with 36 hours per week and 12-hour day shifts, focusing on comprehensive respiratory care and patient education.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on assignment, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients, coordinate with the care team, and ensure accurate documentation while meeting licensure requirements including ACLS, NRP, and PALS.