Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

A Registered Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care to patients with complex pulmonary disorders and critical illnesses. They independently assess, treat, and manage patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions, including those in intensive care units and emergency situations. RRTs work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver life-saving therapies and patient-centered care. Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians to develop patient treatment plans, examining and interviewing patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders, performing diagnostic tests (lung capacity, sample collection), delivering treatments (chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications), setting up and monitoring oxygen therapy, observing patient status, documenting progress, working with a multidisciplinary team, educating patients and families on medications and equipment, and performing other duties within the RRT scope.