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Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in St. Louis, MO

Concentric Healthcare Staffing

St. Louis, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Adobe FreeHand, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization, Document Management, Educational Testing, Electrocardiogram, Intensive Care, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Maintenance Services, Oximetry, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Preventative Maintenance, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), Respiratory Therapy, Sample/Specimen Processing, Testing, Tracheotomy, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
St. Louis, MO
POSTED
1 day ago

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)

Location

Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift

Key Responsibilities
  • 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; conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
  • Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
  • Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds
Required Qualifications
  • Active Respiratory Therapist license within scope of professional practice
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification
  • Experience operating a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment
  • Ability to evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans with minimal supervision
  • Proficiency in arterial puncture, pulmonary function testing, and patient education
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
  • Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
  • Prior experience in an acute care or intensive care setting
Why Join Us
  • ASAP start date available — ideal for candidates ready to step into a high-impact clinical role immediately
  • Contract opportunity offering hands-on experience across a broad range of respiratory care procedures in an acute care environment

About the Company

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Concentric Healthcare Staffing