Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Richmond, VA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Virginia

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift walking rounds and with attending and pulmonary physicians

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state scope of practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform ventilator set-up and self-testing
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to determine ventilation efficiency
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage patient transport into and out of the facility

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation per pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing phases
• Experience with PleurX catheter or similar chest drainage devices
• Familiarity with patient and family education related to respiratory treatments and home discharge planning

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad range of patient populations and procedures
• Engage in meaningful, hands-on patient care with the support of a dedicated staffing team committed to your professional success