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Respiratory Therapist II

The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures. Responsible for assessing, preventing, stabilizing, or remedying patients' respiratory dysfunction. Administers standard respiratory care including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, and arterial punctures. Provides all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations. May perform advanced procedures including IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, blood glucose monitoring, and others as necessary. 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 setup, function verification, patient monitoring, and weaning techniques. Functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other staff as needed.

Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Ability to document clinical information

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and staff

Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a hospital setting working with pediatrics, NICU, and/or PICU License: Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in a Bronchoscopy Lab

Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

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. growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?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?5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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