Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Location: Rochester, NY

Shift: 3x12 Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides advanced cardiopulmonary care to adult patients in critical care, emergency, and respiratory/neuro diagnostic settings. The role includes ventilator management, airway support, emergency respiratory interventions, and comprehensive pulmonary care in a high-acuity hospital environment. Strong clinical expertise in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and EPIC documentation is required.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Respiratory Therapist License required (must be in hand; no exceptions)
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current BLS Certification required
• Minimum 1 year recent RRT experience required
• EPIC EMR proficiency required
• Experience in ICU, ED, and critical care respiratory therapy required
• Strong ventilator management and airway support experience required

Required Clinical Skills

• Mechanical ventilation management (Adult ICU/ED)
• Intubation and extubation assistance
• Airway management (oral, nasal, tracheostomy care)
• Suctioning (ETT, NT, oral/nasal)
• CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC, T-piece, Trach collar therapy
• Bag-mask ventilation
• ABG sampling and interpretation support
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Pulmonary hygiene and respiratory assessment
• Management of high-pressure ventilator alarms
• Patient assessment in respiratory failure and distress

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory support across ICU, ED, and acute care units
• Manage ventilators and respiratory support systems
• Assist with intubation and emergency airway procedures
• Perform diagnostic respiratory procedures including ABGs and sputum collection
• Monitor and adjust respiratory therapy based on patient condition
• Troubleshoot ventilator alarms and equipment issues
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission 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.