Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift
Location
Virginia
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift
Key Responsibilities
- Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
- Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
- 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 free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system; conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
- Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; facilitate preventative maintenance and repair as needed
- Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication
Required Qualifications
- Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen delivery systems, and aerosol devices
- Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Strong documentation skills with ability to maintain accurate respiratory therapy records and charging data
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and equipment maintenance
- Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
- Experience in an acute care or intensive care setting with minimal supervision
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced clinical environment delivering high-acuity respiratory care with a broad scope of practice
- Contract position with an immediate start date for qualified candidates ready to make an impact