Therapy - RRT

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Ability to work well without supervision and maintain supervision over others. Provides respiratory care services for adult and geriatric patients. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease as ordered by the physician. Follows department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.

Essential Functions:

• 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, as well as training and supervision of new employees.
• Documents care provided; maintains records of treatment; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.
• Assists in instructing nursing personnel in monitoring patients and equipment.
• Performs drainage procedures and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease.
• Provides suggestions regarding patient treatment and pulmonary progress.
• Assists in cardio respiratory rehabilitation.
• Provides instruction to patients and families in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its 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 based on patients' changing condition and disease status.
• Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in respiratory therapy services.
• Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and staff regarding the technical aspects of respiratory care.
• Assists in stocking and reordering equipment.
• Keeps the equipment clean and ready for its next use.
• Assists physicians with special procedures.
• Assists with quality control and competencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients. All associates are required to receive all necessary vaccinations as a condition of employment. Exemptions may apply for medical and religious reasons. Participation in E-Verify is part of employment.

Benefits:

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

Disclaimer: 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.

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.