Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Portage, IN

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Indiana

Contract | Days | Onsite

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans; explain procedures and equipment to patients and provide discharge education
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial puncture
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care including tube insertion and removal
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; maintain accurate respiratory therapy records and patient charting

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the state of practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and respiratory care modalities
• Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Competency in endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures
• Experience with shift-to-shift walking rounds and hands-off communication protocols

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy
• Contract engagement offering flexibility and the chance to expand clinical experience across diverse respiratory care settings