Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Saginaw, MI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)

Michigan

Contract | Nights | Onsite

• 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, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• 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 freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope; set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment
• Conduct routine review of patient chest x-rays, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines, and communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within scope of professional practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Experience operating invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and related respiratory care devices
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and provide patient education upon discharge

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience assisting with preventative maintenance and repair of respiratory equipment

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of advanced respiratory care services
• Contract role offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory therapy procedures