Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Cleveland, OH

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, 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
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per 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; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Demonstrated ability to operate and monitor a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and interpret chest x-rays for further evaluation needs
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation requirements
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures or similar devices
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience with advanced respiratory therapies and procedures