Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Alexandria, VA

Operate invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Record all treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy outcomes.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Operate invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial punctures, and 12-Lead EKGs with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines, including endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Record all treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Active, current Virginia (VA) Respiratory Therapist license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment self-tests
• Ability to work night shifts with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in intensive or acute care respiratory therapy settings
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage and advanced airway management techniques

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a defined 13-week contract assignment
• Gain broad hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory therapy procedures and equipment