Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Evansville, IN

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers. Preferred Experience / Skills Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Indiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial puncture procedures
• 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 tube insertion and removal
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and respiratory care modalities
• Ability to perform arterial puncture, endotracheal intubation via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope, and tracheostomy management
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and evaluate patients to recommend appropriate treatment plans

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures
• Experience performing routine chest x-ray review to assess patient condition

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of respiratory care services across a variety of patient populations
• Contract role offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on clinical experience in a full-service facility setting