Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Alexandria, VA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 13-Week Assignment

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
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, and pulmonary function studies
• Perform arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines, including insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in patient records and communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Current Virginia Respiratory Therapist license required
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment self-tests
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy and percutaneous tracheostomies
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures including specimen handling and quality controls
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work a condensed weekend schedule while making a meaningful impact in patient respiratory care
• Gain hands-on experience across a broad range of respiratory therapy procedures in a clinical setting