Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist / $2600+ Weekly - FlexStaff

Job description

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES: *ADA Essential Functions - Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment. - Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems. - Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order. - Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care. - Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care. - Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients. - Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed. - Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary. - Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens. - Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols. - Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures. - Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in vent...