Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,330 per week in New York City, NY

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: New York City, NY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,330 per week
Shift Information: 3 days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist Profession: Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics Specialty: RRT Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 11.5 hours (07:30 - 20:00) Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience preferred License: State Respiratory Therapist License required Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care preferred Must-Have: Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required Description: Greets patients, visitors, and employees while conducting oneself in a courteous manner. Identifies oneself by name upon meeting the patient and explains the procedure to be performed clearly and concisely. Is sensitive to patient needs when performing procedures, such as gentle positioning of the patient. Responds to inquiries politely and promptly. Refers matters outside the scope of duties to appropriate personnel as necessary while keeping patients informed. Administers and monitors respiratory therapy care for assigned patients according to established procedures. Visits assigned patients daily to ensure appropriate and effective respiratory care. Confers with hospital staff on procedures and precautions to follow and instructs on technique as necessary. Notifies physician or nursing staff of adverse or unusual patient reactions. Transports and sets up various types of oxygen and inhalation equipment according to established procedures. Positions the patient, explains procedures to alleviate anxiety, and elicits patient cooperation. Regulates and adjusts equipment according to the prescribed therapy plan. Records required data on the respiratory care sheet in the patient chart. Completes patient charge slips as needed. Checks in-use equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition and makes minor adjustments as necessary. Exchanges malfunctioning equipment and refers repairs to appropriate personnel. Assists in providing on-the-job training and work direction as requested. Maintains current knowledge of the field. Performs duties of other departmental personnel as necessary. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS
• PALS - AHA
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam