Travel Respiratory Therapist/RRT - Adult & Neonatal ICU

Patient Assessment and Evaluation :

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with respiratory or cardiopulmonary conditions, including reviewing medical history and performing physical exams.
• Assess lung function, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and other vital signs through non-invasive and invasive diagnostic procedures.
• Analyze test results, including pulmonary function tests (PFTs) ,
  arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, chest X-rays, and sleep studies .

Developing and Implementing Treatment Plans :

• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients with respiratory issues.
• Adjust and monitor ventilation settings for patients requiring mechanical ventilation or non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (e.g., CPAP, BiPAP).
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen therapy ,
  nebulizer treatments ,
  pulmonary rehabilitation , and airway clearance techniques .

Administering Respiratory Treatments :

• Provide oxygen therapy via nasal cannulas, masks, or mechanical ventilators for patients with respiratory distress or low oxygen levels.
• Perform aerosol therapy to deliver medication directly to the lungs via inhalers, nebulizers, or other devices.
• Administer incentive spirometry to improve lung function and encourage deep breathing after surgery or illness.
• Provide airway management , including suctioning ,
  endotracheal intubation , and assisting with tracheostomy care .

Monitoring and Evaluating Patient Progress :

• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of respiratory treatments and adjust therapy as necessary based on patient responses.