Respiratory Therapist - RTSM

Respiratory Therapist - RTSM NavitasPartners - 4.0 Syracuse, NY Job Details Contract From $45 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications English State-specific respiratory therapist license Acute care Associate's degree

RCP License Full Job Description Respiratory Therapist Location:

Syracuse, NY Duration:

14

Weeks Contract Shift:

Night Shift - 3x12

Hour Shifts Hours:

07:00 PM - 07:00 AM | 36 Hours/Week Every Other Weekend Required Holidays Required (Based on Weekend Schedule) We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Respiratory Therapist for an acute care hospital setting in Syracuse, New York. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in high-acuity environments providing respiratory care and cardiopulmonary support to critically ill patients.

Responsibilities:

Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy treatments Initiate and monitor oxygen therapy for patients Assist physicians with mechanical ventilation management Monitor patient respiratory status and response to therapy Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required Perform pulmonary function testing procedures Conduct radial arterial punctures and specimen collection Provide respiratory care to pediatric and adult patients Maintain accurate patient documentation and treatment records Operate and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams Respond effectively to emergency respiratory situations Ensure compliance with respiratory care protocols and safety standards Perform patient care functions independently with minimal supervision

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory therapy experience required Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license/registration required Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required Acute care hospital experience required Strong respiratory therapy clinical skills required Ability to work independently in fast-paced hospital environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required English proficiency required

Preferred:

Pediatric respiratory therapy experience Experience working in high-acuity acute care settings ACLS preferred PALS preferred For more details contact at 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.