Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Richmond, VA

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices. Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures.
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform adequate chest drainage via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines, and routine review of patient chest x-rays.
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds and with attending physicians.

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state scope of practice.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, set up, and monitor mechanical ventilation and related respiratory equipment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in arterial puncture, pulmonary function testing, and interpretation of ventilation efficiency results.
• Ability to perform tracheostomy and endotracheal intubation procedures in both emergent and non-emergent settings.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols.
• Prior experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, or chest tube placement procedures.
• Familiarity with patient education best practices for home discharge related to respiratory care.

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic clinical environment with opportunities to apply a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set across diverse patient populations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams in a setting that values professional autonomy and quality patient outcomes.