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Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Hyannis, MA 02601 (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule:
- Shift: Evening / Night
- Hours: 36 hours/week
- Timing: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Rotating Nights)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in acute and critical care settings. This role involves managing cardiopulmonary conditions, operating ventilatory support systems, and delivering advanced respiratory therapies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions
- Initiate, monitor, and wean mechanical ventilation using lung-protective strategies
- Adjust ventilator settings and troubleshoot ventilator-related issues
- Perform and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- Conduct spirometry and capnography monitoring
- Administer oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, and therapeutic gases
- Deliver aerosolized and inhalation medications
- Manage non-invasive ventilation therapies
- Assist with intubations, bronchoscopies, and sedation procedures
- Participate in code blue and rapid response teams (RRTs)
- Provide respiratory care during patient transport
- Manage airway care, including tracheostomy and suctioning
- Perform chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques
- Support neonatal and pediatric respiratory care as needed
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and billing records
- Train and mentor staff, students, and new team members
- Ensure readiness of equipment and supplies
- Adhere to clinical protocols, policies, and safety standards
Required Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
- RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)
- Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapy License
- Current BLS Certification
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification
- Minimum 1 year of critical care experience preferred
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Ability to work effectively in high-acuity, fast-paced environments
- Strong team collaboration skills
- Patient-focused approach with excellent bedside manner
Work Environment:
- Fully onsite hospital/clinical setting
- High-acuity patient care environment
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team
For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC:It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.