Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wyandotte, MI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night)

Michigan

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | Onsite

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Conduct 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.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures according to policy.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, tracheostomy care, and insertion and removal of tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes (emergent and non-emergent).
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Record all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians.

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• ACLS certification required prior to hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated experience operating mechanical ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency.

• Experience in an acute care or intensive care setting with exposure to complex respiratory cases.
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures, including specimen handling and quality controls.
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• 13-week contract with an immediate start date, offering flexibility and professional growth.