Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Newport News, VA

Operate various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer physician-prescribed treatments including humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Perform arterial puncture, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), chest physiotherapy, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Expected 48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including evaluation of patients and recommendation of treatment plans, with minimal supervision and within the scope of professional licensure
• Operate various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer physician-prescribed treatments including humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform arterial puncture, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), chest physiotherapy, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes; assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Perform and document cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Record all treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging including data entry and error correction

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment self-tests and setup
• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures, including specimen handling, documentation, quality controls, and pre/post-analytic phases, where applicable

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices
• Experience communicating clinical findings with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• Engage in meaningful patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration as part of a dedicated care team