Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

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Job Description: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Pittsfield, MA 01201

Shift: 12-hour Days, 36-hour guarantee per week

Duration: 13 weeks

Pay: $50 to $55 hourly on W2

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our healthcare team in Pittsfield, MA, for a 13-week assignment. This position requires working 12-hour day shifts with a 36-hour workweek guarantee. The RRT will play a critical role in providing respiratory care and support to patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor and assess patients’ responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
• Operate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP machines, and oxygen delivery devices.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and their families about respiratory conditions and the use of therapeutic equipment.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all respiratory therapy procedures and patient progress.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide life-saving interventions such as airway management and resuscitation.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, infection control procedures, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Valid state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy.
• Proficiency in using respiratory therapy equipment and performing diagnostic tests.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.