Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Atlanta, GA

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. Preferred Experience / Skills Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Georgia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 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 (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, and pulmonary function studies
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in both emergent and non-emergent situations
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, chest physiotherapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in patient records and charts

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable scope of practice
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set
• Contract role offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline