Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Florence, SC

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

South Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Nights | Onsite

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, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform and interpret 12-Lead EKGs, conduct routine chest x-ray reviews, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, and insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in South Carolina
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen delivery systems, and aerosol and nebulizer devices
• Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the full scope of a professional Respiratory Therapist license

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 and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience with shift-to-shift walking rounds and hands-off communication protocols

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a broad and varied scope of practice
• Contract placement offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline