Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Sigma
Boston, MA, United States
Full-time
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MGB-16850- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Boston, MA - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work onsite at our client's healthcare facility in Boston MA.

Shift : Will be discussion at interview

Summary :

Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) deliver respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Responsibilities :

Respiratory Therapists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific respiratory therapy principles. Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist include (but are not limited to) :

  • Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment
  • Provides emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages
  • Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
  • Performs pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy
  • Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises
  • Conducts tests, such as EKGs, stress testing, and lung capacity tests
  • Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment
  • Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information, in a neat and timely fashion
  • Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Requirements :

  • 2 years respiratory therapy experience required.
  • Must have RRT and have recent critical care and ventilator experience.
  • 2 days ago
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