Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Memphis, TN

Conducts physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Key Responsibilities Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans
• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and routine chest x-ray review
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, tracheostomy care, and insertion/removal of tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes (emergent and non-emergent)
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Documents all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately; communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness; may be required to float within the market

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of ventilatory and respiratory equipment with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment with exposure to a broad range of advanced respiratory care procedures and equipment
• Contract role offering flexibility and the chance to expand your clinical experience across multiple care settings within the market