Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT/CRT - NavitsPartners : Job Details

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) Location: Hyannis, MA 02601 Duration: 13-Week Assignment (Potential for Extension) Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | 12 Hours/Day | 36 Hours/Week Pay Rate: $60/hourJob Overview: A reputable healthcare facility in Hyannis, MA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (or Certified Respiratory Therapist) for a 13-week contract assignment with potential for extension. This role involves providing critical respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in a dynamic hospital setting. Key Responsibilities:

• Identify acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunctions.
• Initiate and manage ventilatory support; recommend and adjust ventilator settings.
• Follow therapist-driven protocols and department policies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures including ABG draws and sputum collection.
• Interpret ABGs, perform bedside spirometry and capnography.
• Monitor patients during intra-hospital and inter-facility transports.
• Respond to Codes and Rapid Response Team calls.
• Assist with conscious sedation, intubations, and bronchoscopies.
• Administer therapeutic gases including oxygen, Heliox, and high-flow therapies.
• Provide respiratory support to neonatal and pediatric populations.
• Maintain and assess artificial airways (tracheostomy, laryngectomy).
• Perform airway clearance methods including PEP, CPT, aerosolized therapies.
• Administer and manage non-invasive ventilation.
• Accurately document care and perform daily charge reconciliation in the EMR.
• Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Train, orient, and mentor respiratory staff and students as needed.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and education.

Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Massachusetts State Respiratory Therapy License (active)
• BLS Certification (current)
• NRP Certification (or must obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain bi-annually)
• Minimum 1 year of critical care experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and bedside manner