Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Cleveland, OH

Key Responsibilities Administer and manage medicated aerosol therapy including small volume nebulizers, breath actuated nebulizers, vibrating mesh nebulizers, MDI, DPI, and holding chamber devices; provide patient education on aerosol and inhaler therapy. Perform airway clearance therapy including clapping, vibration, directed cough, PEP, oscillatory PEP, high frequency chest wall oscillation, intermittent percussive ventilation, acoustic airway clearance, and cough assist.

Job Title

Neonatal Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location

Cleveland, OH | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage medicated aerosol therapy including small volume nebulizers, breath actuated nebulizers, vibrating mesh nebulizers, MDI, DPI, and holding chamber devices; provide patient education on aerosol and inhaler therapy
• Perform airway clearance therapy including clapping, vibration, directed cough, PEP, oscillatory PEP, high frequency chest wall oscillation, intermittent percussive ventilation, acoustic airway clearance, and cough assist
• Initiate and manage assisted and mechanical ventilation including CPAP, BiPAP, NIMV, negative pressure ventilation, and NAVA; perform ventilator system checks and spontaneous breathing trials
• Provide neonatal support including high-risk delivery response, surfactant administration, NRP protocol, T-piece ventilation, and participation on the Neonatal Rapid Response Team
• Conduct blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation; perform monitoring via pulse oximetry, capnography, peak flow meters, ventilator graphic interpretation, and transcutaneous CO2 monitoring
• Administer and troubleshoot inhaled nitric oxide therapy, heliox, sub-ambient oxygen, and high flow nasal cannula; support MRI and internal transport with assisted ventilation

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active and valid state respiratory care practitioner license
• Proficiency in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care settings
• Experience with mechanical ventilation, airway management, and tracheostomy care
• Familiarity with bar-coded medication administration and Omnicell medication cart systems

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with clinical care pathways including asthma, cystic fibrosis, RDS/BPD prevention, and acute chest syndrome
• Prior experience with nitric oxide transport and neonatal rapid response protocols
• Familiarity with HFNC protocols and portable transport HFNC units
• Experience performing pentamidine administration

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized neonatal and pediatric respiratory care environment utilizing advanced clinical protocols and technology
• Engage in a dynamic, high-acuity setting that supports professional growth across a broad range of respiratory therapy competencies