Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Detroit, MI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Preferred 48 Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and 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.
• Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication.

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Competency in insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.
• 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 protocols.
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices.
• Strong communication skills with multidisciplinary care teams including physicians and nursing staff.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a broad and diverse scope of practice.
• Contract position offering flexibility and competitive engagement in a high-demand specialty.