Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Cleveland, OH

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

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 chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, and pulmonary function studies
• Performs arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Records all treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient chart; communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Ohio
• 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
• Experience performing PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
• Familiarity with shift-to-shift walking rounds and hands-off communication practices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory care procedures