Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Memphis, TN

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Tennessee

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision, including floating within the market as needed
• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in both emergent and non-emergent situations
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair of respiratory equipment as needed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

• Active Respiratory Therapist licensure in the state of Tennessee
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery systems, and aerosol therapy
• Ability to perform arterial puncture, endotracheal intubation via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and float within the market as required

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and routine chest x-ray review
• Experience with patient and family education regarding respiratory treatments and home discharge instructions

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment with exposure to a broad range of respiratory care procedures and patient populations
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand your clinical skill set across multiple care settings within the market