Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) - RRT#012

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Location: Hyannis, MA 02601

Job Type: Travel Contract – 13 Weeks

Shift Details

• Night Shift – 3x12 Hour Shifts
• 07:00 PM – 07:00 AM
• 36 Hours per Week
• Every Other Weekend & Every Other Holiday Required

Job Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced and skilled Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week contract opportunity in an acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have strong critical care and ventilator management experience and be comfortable working in high-acuity clinical environments.

This role involves providing respiratory care services to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction
• Initiate, monitor, and manage ventilatory support using lung protective strategies
• Perform ventilator troubleshooting and patient weaning
• Conduct ABG draws, sputum specimen collection, and bedside spirometry
• Interpret ABG results and monitor respiratory status
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, Heliox, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Assist with bronchoscopies, intubations, and conscious sedation procedures
• Respond to Codes and Rapid Response Team (RRT) calls
• Manage artificial airways including tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes
• Perform tracheal suctioning and assist with tracheostomy tube changes
• Administer and maintain non-invasive ventilation therapies
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide respiratory expertise
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and charge reconciliation
• Support neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapy treatments
• Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and department supplies
• Assist with staff orientation, education, and training

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapy License required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required
• Current AHA BLS Certification required
• NRP Certification required
• Minimum 1 year of critical care respiratory therapy experience preferred
• Strong ventilator and airway management experience preferred
• Excellent communication and patient care skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• English proficiency required (Read, Write, Speak)

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required

Certifications & Licensure

• Massachusetts Respiratory Therapy License
• RRT or CRT Certification
• AHA BLS Certification
• NRP Certification

For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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.