Therapy - RRT

Respiratory Therapist II

Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, the Respiratory Therapist II demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas. The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures.

Job responsibilities include assessing, preventing, stabilizing, or remedying patients' respiratory dysfunction. Administers standard respiratory care, including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of airway management, including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations. May transport pediatric and neonatal patients per protocol. May perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures, including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, arterial blood gas analysis, and blood glucose monitoring. When working with ECMO, may manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients. May be required to be on-call during days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Performs all aspects of ventilator care, including setting up the ventilator and verifying function. Provides appropriate monitoring of patients and implements weaning techniques. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other staff reflective of experience level.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest-growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry-leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers

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