Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Cincinnati, OH

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Perform arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Ohio | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | 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 to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform and interpret 12-Lead EKGs, conduct routine chest x-ray reviews, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Insert and remove endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent); set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license/certification required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to practice within the scope of a professional respiratory therapy license with minimal supervision
• Experience operating a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an acute care or intensive care hospital setting
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems and PleurX catheter drainage

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment where your clinical expertise directly impacts patient outcomes
• 13-week contract offering professional growth and the chance to expand your respiratory therapy skill set