Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Bridgeton, MO

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Missouri

Contract | Day Shift | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM | 8-Week Assignment

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure.
• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments utilizing 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 (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition, routine chest x-ray review, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement.
• 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 and with attending and pulmonary physicians.

• Active Respiratory Therapist licensure or certification as required by state regulations.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Ability to perform arterial puncture, endotracheal intubation (freehand and video laryngoscope), and tracheostomy care including tube insertion and removal.
• Ability to perform pulmonary function studies (NIF, VC, etc.) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols.
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures or similar devices.
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a broad scope of practice.
• Gain valuable contract experience with a defined 8-week assignment offering schedule consistency on a day shift.