Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,584 to $1,728 per week in Gardner, MA

Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Gardner, MA Agency: Acruex Health Pay: $1,584 to $1,728 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Pay Rate: $44.00 - $48.00/Hourly. Summary: A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides specialized care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. The RRT evaluates, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory conditions, administers respiratory therapies, and assists physicians in managing acute and chronic lung diseases to improve patient breathing and oxygenation. Responsibilities: ⁠ Systematically gathers and evaluates relevant information and data from the patient interview and/or all the patient information sources. Develops an appropriate care plan for patients based upon the systematic information gathering and analysis. Identifies variations from expected findings and understands the significance for such variations. Takes appropriate actions when variations are identified. Assesses the patient’s learning needs, identifies learning style and barriers to learning and assesses the patient’s readiness to learn. Identifies situations when it is appropriate to involve the family and/or significant other and /or friends in patient’s education. Plans for and provides patient teaching. Evaluates the patient’s understanding of his or her condition, treatment, and/or prognosis. Informs the patient of his or her plan of care and/or discharge plan and follow up instructions Evaluates and validates the effectiveness of the patient teaching. Prepares the patient to accept a level of responsibility for his or her own care. Coordinates care with other healthcare providers. When appropriate, delegates to other healthcare providers. Assesses and reassesses the patient’s condition, status and progress. Prioritizes, reprioritizes, and modifies the plan of care based upon patient assessment and patient condition. Documents the implementation of the plan of care and any adverse and/or unexpected events or outcomes. Measures and administers the correct medication dosage per physicians order. Administers respiratory therapy treatments and oxygen therapy. Understands the purpose and possible side effects associated with respiratory therapy treatments. Requirements Requirements: 1 - Year experience Required, Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the State of Massachusetts, Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (or eligible), BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, PALS Certification, NRP Certification, RRT. Benefits Benefits: Referral Program - for each referral start. Standard Travel Contract Benefits. Supportive work environment in a reputable healthcare setting. Professional development opportunities. Travel stipend as per GSA and 1.5 for OT & Holiday pay. Weekly direct deposit.