Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Middleburg Heights, OH

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)

Ohio

Contract | Nights | Onsite

• 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, tracheostomy care, and insertion/removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes
• Conduct oximetry, capnography, pulmonary function studies, 12-Lead EKG, and basic arrhythmia recognition per policy
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• 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 findings during shift-to-shift handoff and with attending physicians

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within scope of professional practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and respiratory care modalities
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Competency in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy
• Contract role offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience across a broad range of respiratory therapy procedures