Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Ypsilanti, MI

Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans; administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers. Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | Every Other Weekend Commitment

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans; administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, and pulmonary function studies
• Perform arterial punctures, 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of chest x-rays
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret blood gas results
• Experience with tracheostomy care and endotracheal intubation techniques
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an intensive care or high-acuity respiratory care setting
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment providing critical respiratory care with a defined 13-week contract and immediate start
• Gain broad clinical experience across a wide range of respiratory procedures and patient populations