Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,027 per week in Ukiah, CA

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Ukiah, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,027 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Respiratory Care Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours (1700 - 0530) Experience: Minimum three years' technical experience preferred License: Required Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential required Must-Have: BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required 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 respiratory care for patients with respiratory diseases as ordered by the physician. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation. Participates in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given and maintains records of treatment provided. Generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in instructing nursing personnel in surveillance of patients and equipment after initial installation. Performs pulmonary function tests, drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease. Provides suggestions regarding patients' treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation. Instructs patients and families in the nature of cardio respiratory diseases and their ramifications. Makes rounds to check all respiratory therapy equipment in use or on 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 conditions and disease status. Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products 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 use. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. Assists with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Commits to safety and wellbeing of associates and patients. Required vaccinations are necessary as a condition of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Participation in E-Verify is required.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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