Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in West Allis, WI

Conducts physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Wisconsin

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Sets up, self-tests, operates, maintains, and monitors mechanical ventilation on various types of equipment; assists with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid Respiratory Therapist license
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and respiratory care procedures
• Ability to perform arterial puncture, interpret results, and monitor ventilation efficiency
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems and endotracheal tube insertion and removal
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy
• 13-week contract offering flexibility and valuable experience across a range of advanced respiratory therapy procedures