Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Milwaukee, WI

Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes. Operate invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Wisconsin

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including evaluation of patients and development of treatment plans under physician prescription with minimal supervision
• Operate invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid Respiratory Therapist license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment self-tests
• Competency in endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a hospital or acute care setting providing intensive respiratory care
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage and chest tube management

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment with a broad scope of respiratory practice and advanced procedures
• 13-week contract offering flexibility and professional growth across a variety of respiratory care disciplines