Therapy - RRT

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

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.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

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. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. 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.

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