MA - CapeCod - $2600/week - URGENT NEED

Provide respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Initiate and manage ventilatory support, including recommending settings, weaning, and troubleshooting ventilators. Follow therapist-driven protocols, procedures, and department policies using best practices. Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures (ABG draws, sputum collection, bedside spirometry, capnography). Monitor patient's respiratory status during intra- and inter-hospital transport. Attend Code Blues and Rapid Response Team (RRT) events. Assist with conscious sedation, intubations, and bronchoscopies in various hospital settings. Deliver care to neonatal and pediatric patients, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy tube assessment and maintenance. Perform suctioning (naso-tracheal, endotracheal, tracheostomy) and assist with tracheostomy tube changes. Provide trach care in conjunction with nursing staff. Assess and administer PEP, CPT, and other airway clearance modalities. Administer aerosolized and metered dose medications. Manage, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, providing clinical expertise. Document accurately and completely in EMR; ensure correct billing through daily charge reconciliation. Interact positively and respectfully with providers, staff, patients, and families. Precept, train, and orient new staff, students, and other departments as required. Maintain equipment, supplies, and stock. Attend professional development activities and educational programs as needed. Deliver service excellence to all patients, families, and colleagues. Perform additional duties as assigned.Required Qualifications Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Massachusetts state license in Respiratory Therapy. Current BLS certification. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Minimum one year critical care experience preferred.