Local Contract Registered Respiratory Therapist - $60 per hour - Metasense : Job Details

MetaSense, Inc. is seeking a local contract Registered Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Brooklyn, New York.

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline:Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Position Summary:-The Registered Respiratory Therapist is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team.-The Respiratory Therapist will utilize his/her knowledge, judgment and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care for patients under his/her care.-Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to coordinate the highest quality respiratory care for the patients with an emphasis on compassion.Primary Responsibilities:-Assess patient and recommend respiratory therapy treatments as well as provide treatment based on Physician diagnosis and care instructions.-Plan, prepare, and administer respiratory therapy treatment including aerosolized medication, sputum inductions, ventilator/BiPAP management in accordance with established policies and procedures.-Monitor patients on mechanical ventilation and make necessary changes in accordance with department policy and procedure.-Record patient treatment, response, and progress in the EMR.-Perform related diagnostic tests including pulmonary function and sleep studies.-Inspect, test, maintain, and operate all respiratory therapy equipment.-Respond to CODE 99 , “Trauma” and “RRT” calls and assist by maintaining the patient's airway and performing CPR.-Consults with physicians and provide information and suggestions for various treatment modalities.-Assist physician in the instruction of patients and their families on the use of equipment and techniques involved in self-care.-Participate in in-service education programs.-Attend all required in-service education programs.-Maintains stores of disposable and non-disposable equipment, including medical gas tanks in assigned areas throughout the hospital, as needed.-Cleans, assembles, and maintains all equipment used by department, as needed.-Performs other duties as requested.Physical Requirements:-Consistent with that necessary to work in a variety of patient care and office settings.-Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.-Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.Preferred Skills & Experience:Experience in acute, chronic and critical care for adult, pediatric and neonatal preferred.Required Education:Minimum of an Associate degree.Must be a graduate of an AMA approved program for respiratory therapy (two-year program).Preferred Education:Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field preferred.Required Certifications & Licensure:Must maintain continuing education credits as required for NBRC credential and NYS License.Must have a current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certificate.Must have a current NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist.Must have current BLS certification.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:ACLS certification preferred.NYFD G-71 certificate preferred.Active member of AARC and NYDART preferred.

Meta Sense Job ID #36212347L.

Based out of New Jersey, MetaSense, Inc is one of the fastest growing, agile staffing agencies in the US. You will find that it's easy to communicate with our recruiters and account managers because we believe you are a person first and not just a number on a spreadsheet. We take a personal approach with each person we work with. Trust MetaSense with your next and future assignments. Come join our family!

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits