Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Des Moines, IA

Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Iowa

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform and interpret 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of chest x-rays
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines and insertion/removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Iowa
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate, maintain, and monitor a variety of mechanical ventilation equipment
• Experience performing arterial blood gas analysis and interpreting results to determine ventilation efficiency

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with familiarity in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing phases
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
• Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a broad scope of practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand clinical experience across a variety of respiratory therapy procedures and equipment