Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Gulfport, MS

Conducts physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Mississippi

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans
• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and routine chest x-ray review
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, tracheostomy care, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; performs endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
• Competency in arterial puncture, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary function testing

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement procedures
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory policies and procedures, including specimen handling and quality controls
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a range of patient populations
• Contract position offering focused, short-term engagement with a defined schedule on day shift