Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,367 per week in Brooklyn, NY

Cynet Health

Brooklyn, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,367–$2,367

SKILLS

Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Medical Assistance, Medical Disposables, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Medications, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Polysomnography, Respiratory Therapy, Telephone Skills, Testing, Ventilator

LOCATION

Brooklyn, NY

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Today

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory Therapy Specialty: RRT Respiratory Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 11.25 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred License: Valid state license as a Respiratory Therapist required Certifications: Current BLS certification required Must-Have: Current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certificate required Description: The Registered Respiratory Therapist is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team. The Respiratory Therapist will utilize knowledge, judgment and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care for patients. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and coordinate high-quality respiratory care with an emphasis on compassion. Primary responsibilities include assessing patients and recommending respiratory therapy treatments. The role involves planning, preparing, and administering respiratory therapy treatments, including aerosolized medication and ventilator management in accordance with established policies. Monitoring patients on mechanical ventilation and making necessary changes according to department policy is essential. Accurate documentation of patient treatment, response, and progress in the EMR is required. Performing diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function and sleep studies is part of the responsibilities. The therapist must inspect, test, maintain and operate all respiratory therapy equipment. Responding to emergency calls and maintaining patient airway while performing CPR are crucial tasks. Consulting with physicians and providing information and suggestions for treatment modalities is expected. Assisting physicians in instructing patients and their families on equipment usage and self-care techniques is essential. Participation in in-service education programs is required. Maintaining stocks of disposable and non-disposable equipment, including medical gas tanks, is necessary. Cleaning, assembling, and maintaining all equipment used by the department is a responsibility of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. The physical requirements consist of prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and walking throughout the working day. The position may involve stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/

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