Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in St. Louis, MO

Conducts physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope; sets up, self-tests, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilation equipment.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope; sets up, self-tests, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilation equipment
• Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Missouri
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience performing PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage procedures
• Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of advanced respiratory care services
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory procedures and equipment in a contract setting with flexibility