Job Title: RRT
Location: Gardner, Massachusetts
Schedule: 7:00AM – 7:00PM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $49 – $53/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a RRT for a temporary assignment in Gardner, Massachusetts. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a RRT:
• Systematically gather and evaluate relevant information and data from patient interviews and all available patient information sources
• Develop appropriate care plans for patients based on systematic information gathering and analysis
• Identify variations from expected findings and understand the significance of such variations
• Take appropriate actions when variations are identified
• Assess patient learning needs, identify learning styles and barriers to learning, and assess patient readiness to learn
• Identify situations when it is appropriate to involve family, significant others, and/or friends in patient education
• Plan for and provide patient teaching and evaluate patient understanding of condition, treatment, and/or prognosis
• Inform patients of their plan of care, discharge plan, and follow-up instructions
• Evaluate and validate the effectiveness of patient teaching and prepare patients to accept responsibility for their own care
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and delegate to other healthcare providers when appropriate
• Assess and reassess patient condition, status, and progress; prioritize and modify the plan of care accordingly
• Document implementation of the plan of care and any adverse and/or unexpected events or outcomes
• Measure and administer correct medication dosages per physician orders
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and oxygen therapy
• Understand the purpose and possible side effects associated with respiratory therapy treatments
• Obtain ABGs per hospital policy
• Perform Pulse Oximetry and ensure accurate results
• Perform Pulmonary Function testing following ATS Standards
• Perform EKGs and ensure quality recordings
• Assist with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy
• Set up mechanical ventilators, including BIPAP and CPAP units, and select correct patient parameters
• Assess mechanical ventilator, BIPAP, and CPAP functioning to ensure safe operation
• Assess patient cardiopulmonary status and use data to recommend changes to the patient plan of care
• Provide instruction on proper use of cardiopulmonary medication and equipment
• Distribute age- and culturally specific patient education materials based on educational needs
• Implement components of the VAP bundle consistently and per protocol
• Alert appropriate nursing leadership if there is a deviation from the VAP bundle by an Attending MD for case review and follow-up
• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program required
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (or eligible)
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the State of Massachusetts
• Obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Obtain NRP within 6 months of hire
• Obtain PALS within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrate basic computer skills
• Perform physical demands of the role including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly
Benefits for a RRT:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
