Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Durham, NC

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

North Carolina

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 of equipment as needed
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or certification valid in the state of practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Ability to operate a wide range of respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
• Competency in arterial puncture, endotracheal intubation, and ventilator management
• Strong documentation skills with experience recording treatments and patient responses in medical records

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and result documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience with patient and family education regarding respiratory treatments and home discharge instructions

• Work in a dynamic clinical environment with exposure to a broad range of respiratory care procedures and patient populations
• Contract opportunity offering flexibility and the chance to expand your professional experience across diverse care settings