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Job Description – Respiratory Therapist (Contract / Travel)

Position Type: Travel / Contract

Duration: 14 Weeks

Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 40 hours/week

Weekends: Every other weekend required

Location: Syracuse, NY

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients in an acute care hospital environment. This role requires independent clinical decision-making, collaboration with physicians and nursing staff, and the ability to deliver high-quality respiratory therapy services with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer positive pressure, aerosol, and oxygen therapy to patients across acute care units.

• Assist physicians in initiating, maintaining, and monitoring continuous mechanical ventilation.

• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required.

• Conduct pulmonary function testing and respiratory diagnostics.

• Perform radial arterial punctures and manage arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling.

• Monitor patient response to respiratory therapies and adjust treatments as clinically indicated.

• Document all patient care activities accurately in accordance with hospital policies.

• Provide respiratory care to pediatric and adult patient populations as assigned.

• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Respiratory Therapy

• Active New York State Respiratory Therapist license/registration

• Minimum 2 years of post-degree acute care clinical experience

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to function independently in an acute care setting with minimal orientation

• Successful completion of pre-employment health clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric respiratory care experience

• Candidates residing more than 100 miles from the facility

Additional Requirements

• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required (based on rotation)

• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

For more details reach at sjackson@navitashealth.com

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.

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