Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Columbus, OH

Key Responsibilities Provides intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines ; performs endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
• Performs arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Performs suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), chest physiotherapy, and tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs PleurX catheter drainage where applicable
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; performs endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Documents all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in the patient chart and respiratory care records

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Ohio
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform set-up and self-testing as required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Experience conducting walking rounds and shift-to-shift handoff communication

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of respiratory care services
• Contract position offering professional growth across a wide range of respiratory therapy procedures and patient populations