Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Oximetry, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Radiography, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), Respiratory Therapy, Sample/Specimen Processing, Team Player, Tracheotomy, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
LocationOhio
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, operating invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
- Evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, and conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments; explain procedures and equipment to patients and provide discharge education.
- Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review.
- Perform arterial punctures, 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, tracheostomy care including tube insertion and removal, and endotracheal tube insertion and removal via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope.
- Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
- Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in the patient chart.
Required Qualifications- Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and advanced airway management techniques.
- Strong documentation skills including accurate charting and respiratory therapy charge entry.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement procedures.
- Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures including specimen handling and quality controls.
- Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices.
Why Join Us- Opportunity to make an immediate clinical impact in a fast-paced respiratory care environment with a defined 13-week contract assignment.
- Work with a supportive staffing team dedicated to matching skilled therapists with rewarding clinical opportunities.
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing