Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Birmingham, AL

Conducts physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Key Responsibilities Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision, including evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Alabama

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision, including evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans
• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging including data entry and error correction

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
• Competency in arterial puncture, endotracheal intubation via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope, and related respiratory procedures

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience communicating clinical findings with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of respiratory care services across a variety of patient populations
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience with advanced respiratory and ventilatory procedures