Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Columbus, OH

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Ohio

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices.
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans; explain procedures, treatments, and equipment to patients and provide discharge education.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial puncture.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, tracheostomy care, and insertion/removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds.

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Ohio.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Demonstrated competency with mechanical ventilation setup, operation, and monitoring across various equipment types.
• Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency.
• Experience performing pulmonary function studies and routine chest x-ray review.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure.

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting, including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation.
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems.
• Prior travel or contract assignment experience in a hospital or acute care setting.

• Opportunity to work a focused 13-week contract assignment with exposure to a broad range of respiratory care procedures in an acute care environment.
• Work with a staffing partner dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals throughout their assignment.