Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Flint, MI

Key Responsibilities Manage airways, mechanical ventilators, BiPAPs, and heated high-flow oxygen systems; experience with Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators, Philips V60 BiPAPs, and Opti-Flow heated high flows required . Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage airways, mechanical ventilators, BiPAPs, and heated high-flow oxygen systems; experience with Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators, Philips V60 BiPAPs, and Opti-Flow heated high flows required
• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform airway management procedures including suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), tracheostomy care, and insertion/removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes
• Perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, oximetry and capnography monitoring, chest physiotherapy, 12-Lead EKG, and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in the patient chart and respiratory care records; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Michigan
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Hands-on experience with Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators, Philips V60 BiPAPs, and Opti-Flow heated high-flow systems
• Ability to perform intensive respiratory care with minimal supervision, including patient transport into and out of the facility
• Proficiency in arterial puncture, pulmonary function testing, and routine chest X-ray review

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement procedures
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope-assisted intubation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment managing a diverse and complex respiratory patient population
• Supportive team setting with shift-to-shift communication through structured walking rounds handoffs