- Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Location: Bostan,MA
- Duration: 13-week extension contract following required time off
- Shift: Rotating
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Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes across diverse clinical settings. In this vital role, you will provide advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. Your skills will support critical functions such as airway management, ventilator operation, and emergency response, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that values technical proficiency, compassionate care, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ respiratory status through detailed evaluations of vital signs, oxygenation levels, and pulmonary function tests.
- Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen delivery, aerosol treatments, and medication administration with precision and care.
- Operate and troubleshoot a wide range of respiratory devices such as ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP machines, and other critical care equipment.
- Manage ventilator settings for patients in ICU, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), and emergency situations with expertise in airway management.
- Respond swiftly to cardiac arrest emergencies and participate in resuscitation procedures following neonatal resuscitation protocols when necessary.
- Document all patient interactions accurately within Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems while maintaining compliance with hospital policies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and specialists to develop individualized care plans for complex cases involving pulmonology or critical & intensive care.
Qualifications
- Valid licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in accordance with state or national regulatory bodies.
- Proven experience in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PICU, neonatal units, or trauma centers—preferably Level I or Level II trauma centers.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and respiratory device operation.
- Hands-on experience with ventilator management and airway procedures across diverse patient populations including neonates and geriatrics.
- Demonstrated ability to perform patient assessments accurately and respond effectively during acute care situations such as cardiac arrests or respiratory emergencies.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems for documentation and patient record management.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills combined with a compassionate approach to patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Join us to make a difference through expert respiratory therapy—where your skills support life-saving interventions and improve patient well-being every day!
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RCP License (Required)
- RRT (Required)
Work Location: In person
