Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Birmingham, AL

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Alabama

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift

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 arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Sets up, self-tests, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilation equipment; assists with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Documents all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in patient records and charts; communicates findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Alabama
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to perform within the scope of professional licensure with minimal supervision
• Experience operating a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad range of patient populations and procedures
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand your clinical experience in respiratory therapy