Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Jackson, MS

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Mississippi

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

• 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, pulmonary function studies, oximetry and capnography monitoring, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via various methods
• 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 in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and respiratory care devices
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Competency in endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures
• Experience with routine chest x-ray review to identify need for further clinical evaluation

• Immediate start available with a 13-week contract offering hands-on experience across a broad scope of respiratory care practice
• Opportunity to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic clinical environment that values professional growth and patient-centered care