Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Newark, OH

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices. Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope; set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Perform arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope; set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff and with attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Ohio
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of respiratory and ventilatory equipment with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
• 13-week contract assignment offering professional growth and diverse hands-on clinical experience