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Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Ypsilanti, MI

Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Ypsilanti, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization, Communication Skills, Document Management, Electrocardiogram, Intensive Care, Laboratory Testing, Oximetry, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Radiography, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), Respiratory Therapy, Sample/Specimen Processing, Tracheotomy, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Ypsilanti, MI
POSTED
6 days ago

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 13-Week Assignment | Every Other Weekend Commitment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
  • Evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, and conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments; educate patients on procedures and discharge care
  • Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review
  • Perform arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placements
  • Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as endotracheal tube insertion and removal via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope
  • Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate findings during shift-to-shift handoff rounds
Required Qualifications
  • Active Respiratory Therapist license within scope of professional practice
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification
  • Proficiency with mechanical ventilation setup, self-testing, and monitoring across various equipment types
  • Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage intensive respiratory care responsibilities
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
  • Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and advanced airway management techniques
  • Prior experience in an acute care or intensive care setting
Why Join Us
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a supportive team
  • 13-week contract offering professional growth and hands-on experience across a broad range of respiratory therapy procedures

About the Company

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Concentric Healthcare Staffing