Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Newark, OH

Operates invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Performs arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care including patient transport, evaluation, and development of treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure
• Operates invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent) using freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Records all treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment self-tests and setup
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver patient education upon discharge

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience with shift-to-shift handoff communication and walking rounds

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• 13-week contract offering professional flexibility and diverse hands-on experience