Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Mount Clemens, MI

Records all treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness. Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans
• Operates 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, and arterial puncture
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, routine chest x-ray review, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Records all treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment self-tests
• Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad range of patient populations
• Gain valuable contract experience with a supportive staffing team dedicated to your placement success