Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Davenport, IA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Iowa

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG 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
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate findings with attending and pulmonary physicians

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Experience performing pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience with shift-to-shift walking rounds and hands-off communication practices

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of respiratory care with a high degree of professional autonomy
• Engage in meaningful patient education and cross-functional collaboration with physicians and care teams