Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Detroit, MI

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Preferred 48 Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and 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.
• Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication.

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Competency in insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols.
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices.
• Strong communication skills with multidisciplinary care teams including physicians and nursing staff.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a broad and diverse scope of practice.
• Contract position offering flexibility and competitive engagement in a high-demand specialty.