Seasonal Respiratory Therapist 16 Week Contract - Connerton

• 2500 Completion Bonus**

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Contract consists of a 16-week period during the following dates:

• March 9, 2026 – June 27, 2026

Schedule: Available to work a minimum of 36 hours per week and every other weekend (Internal employees not eligible)

Shift: Days

Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and chart reviews to determine therapy efficacy and makes appropriate recommendations. Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including equipment setup and maintenance. Documents and charges for procedures accurately and thoroughly to meet quality standards. Provides effective patient education on therapy modalities to ensure understanding of care benefits. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control, safe body mechanics, and applicable regulations and standards. Proactively initiates process improvement ideas and assists with clinical instruction and staff precepting. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies, making recommendations for the most efficient delivery method per protocol. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation. Performs airway maintenance tasks such as manual resuscitators, airway insertion, suctioning, extubation, and tracheostomy procedures. Responds immediately to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines. Obtains, analyzes, and reports arterial blood gases and co-oximetry findings, performing quality controls as needed. Other duties as assigned.