Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Columbus, OH

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

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Nights | 48 Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers
• Perform arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Operate, set up, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform BLS and ACLS cardiopulmonary resuscitation, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and endotracheal tube insertion and removal
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Ohio
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure
• Experience operating a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Experience with PleurX catheter or similar chest drainage devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
• 13-week contract offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline