Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Alexandria, VA

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician-prescribed. Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as endotracheal tube insertion and removal via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 13-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician-prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and PleurX catheter drainage where applicable
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as endotracheal tube insertion and removal via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Virginia Respiratory Therapist license
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Demonstrated competency in mechanical ventilation management, both invasive and non-invasive
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Experience with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency airway management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy and percutaneous tracheostomy procedures
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases
• Experience with PleurX catheter or similar pleural drainage devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a supportive team
• 13-week contract assignment offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy setting