Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Newport News, VA

Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent), as well as insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope. Key Responsibilities Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers to provide oxygenation, ventilation, and humidification.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Expected 48 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers to provide oxygenation, ventilation, and humidification
• Perform arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent), as well as insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in the patient chart and respiratory care records; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Virginia
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of a professional respiratory therapy license

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience performing routine chest x-ray review to assess patient status and identify need for further evaluation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in an intensive respiratory care environment with exposure to a broad range of advanced procedures and equipment
• Contract role offering schedule consistency with expected hours of 48 per week on night shift