Travel Respiratory Therapist - 26-01447
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Travel Respiratory Therapist
Location: Hyannis, MA 02601
Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Schedule: 3 Days/Week
Shift: Night Shift (07:00 PM – 07:00 AM)
Travel Pay Rate: $60/hr – $68/hr (Based on experience)
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled Travel Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. This role includes ventilator management, airway care, emergency response, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and manage acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions
- Initiate, monitor, and wean ventilatory support using lung-protective strategies
- Perform and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- Conduct diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws, sputum collection, spirometry, and capnography
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, Heliox, and high-flow oxygen
- Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation systems
- Assist with intubations, bronchoscopies, and conscious sedation procedures
- Provide airway management including suctioning and tracheostomy care
- Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team (RRT) events
- Monitor patients during intra- and inter-facility transport
- Deliver care across patient populations including neonatal and pediatric
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure charge reconciliation
- Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies
- Support training and precepting of staff and students as needed
Required Qualifications
Education & Certifications:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapy License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of critical care experience preferred
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.