Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Chicago, IL

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Illinois

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 6-Week Assignment | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as medically prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, and educate patients on purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment including discharge education
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set
• Short-term contract offering professional flexibility and diverse hands-on experience