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. Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 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 and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• 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
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases (where applicable)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement procedures
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter or similar pleural drainage devices
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation

Why Join Us

• Immediate start available on a 13-week contract assignment with a consistent weekend night schedule
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy