Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Alexandria, VA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using 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, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately

Required Qualifications

• Current and active Virginia Respiratory Therapist license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain various ventilatory and respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
• Competency in arterial puncture, pulmonary function testing, and moderate complexity laboratory procedures where applicable

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscopy systems for endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and chest physiotherapy techniques
• Experience in an acute care or intensive care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic respiratory care environment with a broad scope of clinical practice
• 13-week contract assignment offering flexibility and valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory therapies