Job Description
Job DescriptionRespiratory Therapist
Location: Hyannis, MA
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Job Summary
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care services in an acute care hospital environment. The Respiratory Therapist will assess, treat, monitor, and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. This position may require floating between affiliated hospital locations.
Required Qualifications
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
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Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapy License
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Current BLS Certification
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
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Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
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Minimum one year of critical care experience preferred
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Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
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Assess and treat patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disorders.
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Initiate, monitor, and manage ventilatory support using lung-protective strategies.
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Recommend ventilator settings and assist with weaning protocols.
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Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and interpretation.
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Collect sputum specimens and perform bedside spirometry.
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Perform capnography monitoring.
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Monitor respiratory status during patient transport.
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Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team activations.
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Assist with conscious sedation procedures and intubations.
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Administer oxygen therapy, Heliox, and high-flow oxygen therapy.
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Assist with bronchoscopies in multiple care settings.
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Provide respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients.
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Assess and maintain tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and artificial airways.
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Perform tracheal, endotracheal, and nasotracheal suctioning.
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Assist with tracheostomy tube changes and airway management.
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Administer aerosolized and metered-dose medications.
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Manage and troubleshoot non-invasive ventilation equipment.
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Participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds.
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Complete accurate EMR documentation and charge reconciliation.
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Train and precept respiratory staff and students as assigned.
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Maintain respiratory equipment, supplies, and inventory.
Required Clinical Skills
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Mechanical Ventilation
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Critical Care Respiratory Therapy
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ABG Collection & Interpretation
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Airway Management
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Tracheostomy Care
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Non-Invasive Ventilation
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High Flow Oxygen Therapy
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Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care
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Bronchoscopy Assistance
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Emergency Respiratory Response
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Pulmonary Diagnostics
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Respiratory Transport Monitoring
For more details reach at mdeshpande@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission 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.