Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Raleigh, NC

When assigned to air care transport, perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, intraosseous insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABGs, and blood glucose monitoring per established protocol. Key Responsibilities Administer competent respiratory care including aerosol medication delivery, oxygen therapy, breathing exercises, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, and arterial punctures.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist II

Location

Raleigh, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite | May require on-call days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Administer competent respiratory care including aerosol medication delivery, oxygen therapy, breathing exercises, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, and arterial punctures
• Provide all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations
• Perform all aspects of ventilator care including setup, verification, use of specialized ventilator modes, patient monitoring, and appropriate weaning techniques
• When assigned to air care transport, perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, intraosseous insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABGs, and blood glucose monitoring per established protocol
• When assigned to ECMO, manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients
• Function independently with minimal supervision and serve as a resource to other staff reflective of experience level

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• At least one of the following certifications required depending on practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in a Bronchoscopy Lab
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information, technical procedures, and an extensive variety of technical situations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with patients, physicians, family members, and other staff

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ECMO management for cardiac and respiratory patient support
• Experience in neonatal or pediatric transport and advanced practice procedures in an air care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice at an advanced level across a diverse range of respiratory care specialties including ECMO and air care transport
• Work in a dynamic clinical environment that supports professional growth and independent practice