Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Chicago, IL

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Illinois

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision, including evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• 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, arterial punctures, and 12-Lead EKGs 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 in both emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair of respiratory equipment as needed.
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication.

• Active Respiratory Therapist licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and related respiratory equipment.
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency.
• Experience performing endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.

• 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 chest drainage devices.
• Prior experience in an acute care or intensive care hospital environment.

• Work in a dynamic clinical environment that values professional autonomy and provides opportunities to utilize a broad range of advanced respiratory therapy skills.
• Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care across a variety of complex respiratory conditions.