Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Akron, OH

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, 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, and pulmonary function studies
• Performs arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with 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 Respiratory Therapist license or certification required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain various mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment with minimal supervision
• Competency in performing arterial punctures, endotracheal intubation (freehand and/or video laryngoscope), and tracheostomy management
• Ability to evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures
• Experience with shift-to-shift walking rounds and hands-off communication protocols

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory care procedures