Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Birmingham, AL

Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. 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

Alabama

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform arterial puncture, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, 12-Lead EKG, and 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
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in the patient chart

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Alabama
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate a wide range of ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer equipment
• Ability to perform arterial puncture, pulmonary function studies, and moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures in accordance with facility policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems and free-hand endotracheal intubation technique
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience performing walking rounds and shift-to-shift handoff communication in an acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of respiratory care services with meaningful patient impact
• Gain diverse hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory procedures and advanced ventilatory equipment