Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Gulfport, MS

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Mississippi

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
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and respiratory care modalities
• Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and interpret chest x-rays at a routine review level
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience providing patient and family education regarding respiratory treatments and home discharge instructions

Why Join Us

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