Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Milwaukee, WI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Wisconsin

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, and pulmonary function studies
• Perform arterial punctures, 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• 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 scope of professional practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Experience operating and maintaining mechanical ventilation equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Competency in performing pulmonary function studies and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment with a high level of autonomy and professional responsibility
• 13-week contract offering flexibility and the chance to expand your clinical experience across diverse respiratory care settings