Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 26-00379

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Profession

Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Specialty

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Shift & Schedule

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week

Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contract Details

• Assignment Type: Contract

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Location - Syracuse, NYPosition Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role requires strong clinical expertise, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and excellent communication skills while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer positive pressure ventilation and aerosolized respiratory therapies

• Initiate, monitor, and manage oxygen therapy across patient populations

• Assist physicians with initiation and maintenance of continuous mechanical ventilation

• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during emergency situations

• Conduct pulmonary function testing as ordered

• Perform radial arterial punctures and assist with arterial blood gas collection

• Monitor patient response to respiratory treatments and adjust care accordingly

• Accurately document assessments, treatments, and patient responses in the electronic medical record

• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital compliance standards

• Deliver high-quality respiratory care with minimal orientation and supervision

Patient Population

• Acute care patients

• Pediatric experience strongly preferred

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Respiratory Therapy

• Active New York State Respiratory Therapist license/registration

• Minimum of 2 years of post–A.A.S. clinical acute care experience

• Proven ability to function independently in a fast-paced acute care environment

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment health clearance

Preferences & Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility

• Pediatric experience preferred

• Travelers must be able to commit to the full contract duration

• No block scheduling or dual-assignment arrangements permitted

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.