Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Chicago, IL

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Illinois

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 6-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments including operation of 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 (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial puncture
• Perform and interpret 12-Lead EKGs with basic arrhythmia recognition and conduct routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Assist with 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 insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform within the full scope of a professional Respiratory Therapist license

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to provide high-acuity respiratory care across a diverse patient population in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Work with a supportive staffing partner dedicated to placing skilled therapy professionals in meaningful contract roles