Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wyandotte, MI

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 effectiveness. Operates various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Michigan

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; evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans
• Operates 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, and arterial puncture
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, tracheostomy care, and insertion/removal of endotracheal tubes via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• 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 effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Active Michigan Respiratory Therapist license required prior to hire
• ACLS certification required prior to hire
• BLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment self-tests and preventative maintenance support
• Ability to perform routine review of chest x-rays and conduct pre- and post-treatment assessments per policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
• Familiarity with walking rounds and shift-to-shift handoff communication protocols

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• Day shift schedule supporting a consistent and structured work-life balance