Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Evansville, IN

Key Responsibilities Provides 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. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines .

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Indiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides 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
• Performs arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, oximetry and capnography monitoring, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Assists with procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Documents all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in patient records and communicates findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or certification valid in the state of Indiana
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• 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 a broad range of advanced respiratory care services
• Gain diverse hands-on experience across a wide spectrum of respiratory therapy procedures and patient populations