Therapy - RRT

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision and 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 and in accordance with current department policies. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy including recommendations 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. Generates necessary documents for charging or record-keeping. Provides instruction to nursing personnel in the surveillance of patients and equipment after initial installation. Performs pulmonary function tests and drainage procedures. Provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease. Offers suggestions regarding patients' treatment and pulmonary progress. Provides assistance in cardio respiratory rehabilitation. Instructs patients and families in the nature of cardio respiratory disease and its implications. 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 with VAP bundle for all patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Identifies measurable and reasonable outcomes using appropriate interventions to resolve patient needs. Updates and communicates diagnoses throughout patients' stays based on changing conditions and disease statuses. Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in respiratory therapy services. Serves as a knowledge resource regarding technical aspects of respiratory care and safe methods of administering therapy. Assists in stocking and reordering parts and equipment. Keeps equipment clean and ready for its next use. Assists physicians with bronchoscopies and special procedures. Assists with quality control, staff schedules, and competencies. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred three years of technical experience. Required Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license. Required Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential. Must-Have: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.

Job Details

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Profession: Respiratory Care
Specialty: Respiratory Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12

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. 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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