Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Richmond, VA

Performs arterial puncture, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), chest physiotherapy, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition. Key Responsibilities Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans
• Operates invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs arterial puncture, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), chest physiotherapy, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent), and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines, including endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging including data entry and error correction

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Virginia
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
• Competency in arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and interpretation of chest x-rays

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience with advanced respiratory and ventilatory procedures