Therapy - RRT

Respiratory Therapist

To provide full scope of cardiopulmonary services to all ages of patients in need of these services. To ensure that care provided is performed with respect for patients' rights and dignity. To assist in problem solving in all aspects of patient care.

Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in respiratory treatment of hospital patients. Processes National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials, CRTT, CRT, RT, or RRT. Must pass BLS, encourage ACLS and PALS certification. Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy program, or equivalent, approved by the National Board for Respiratory Care with AS Degree.

Ability to read and interpret physician's orders, technical manuals, and hospital policies. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to explain to patients the reasons and techniques for respiratory treatment modalities performed for them. Ability to determine when translation from English into a patient's spoken language, using an interpreter, may be necessary. Ability to accurately document therapies administered to patients. Ability to write reports and assist with revising procedure manuals. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Airway management, CPR, intubation assist, ventilator operation and management, ABG procurement and analysis, chest physiotherapy, patient suctioning techniques, RSV and AFB sample procurement. Knowledge of respiratory therapy medications, delivery methods, indications, and contraindications. PFT testing. Adult, pediatric, and infant ventilators, bag-valve mask, pulse oximeter, suction equipment, O2 cylinders and concentrators, nebulizers, supplemental O2 delivery devices for all ages, pulmonary function equipment, treadmill/stress testing equipment, EKG machines, Holter and event monitors, ISTAT arterial blood gas analyzer.

All travelers are required to show proof of completed COVID vaccinations.

About Cynet Health 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.

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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