Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Alexandria, VA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night)

Virginia

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | 8–13 Week Assignment

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, and pulmonary function studies
• Perform arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform endotracheal tube insertion and removal via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

• Current, active Virginia Respiratory Therapist license
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Demonstrated competency in mechanical ventilation setup, operation, and monitoring
• Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Experience with laboratory testing protocols including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases (for applicable facilities)

• Prior experience in an acute care or intensive care setting
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and advanced airway management techniques
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of respiratory therapy equipment

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy
• Contract assignment offering flexibility with a defined engagement period