Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Newark, OH

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Ohio

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Days | Onsite

• 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
• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments, perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, 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, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care including tube insertion and removal
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines, including endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in patient records and communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state scope of practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilation setup, self-testing, operation, and monitoring across various equipment types
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Experience with tracheostomy care, endotracheal intubation, and airway management procedures

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

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy
• 13-week contract assignment offering flexibility and the chance to expand clinical experience across respiratory care settings