Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Newport News, VA

Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope; perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition; assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement. Perform arterial punctures, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision, including evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans
• Operate various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform arterial punctures, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope; perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition; assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift walking rounds

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 ventilator set-up and self-testing
• Ability to perform moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures where applicable, including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
• Experience working with minimal supervision in an acute or intensive care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a clinically diverse respiratory care environment with exposure to a broad range of advanced procedures and equipment
• Consistent night shift schedule offering predictable hours and work-life balance