Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Akron, OH

Key Responsibilities Provides intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, and pulmonary function studies
• Performs arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or certification required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain various mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment with minimal supervision
• Competency in performing arterial punctures, endotracheal intubation (freehand and/or video laryngoscope), and tracheostomy management
• Ability to evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures
• Experience with shift-to-shift walking rounds and hands-off communication protocols

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory care procedures