Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Middleburg Heights, OH

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night 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, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines, and endotracheal tube insertion and removal
• 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 patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the state of Ohio
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Demonstrated ability to operate and monitor various ventilatory and respiratory care equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Ability to perform routine chest x-ray review and pulmonary function studies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the full 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 video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter or similar chest drainage devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand clinical experience across a range of respiratory therapy procedures