Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Middleburg Heights, OH

Key Responsibilities 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, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• 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, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines, and endotracheal tube insertion and removal
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the state of Ohio
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Demonstrated ability to operate and monitor various ventilatory and respiratory care equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Ability to perform routine chest x-ray review and pulmonary function studies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the full scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter or similar chest drainage devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand clinical experience across a range of respiratory therapy procedures