Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Newport News, VA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Virginia

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, 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; conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; facilitate preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen delivery systems, and aerosol devices
• Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Strong documentation skills with ability to maintain accurate respiratory therapy records and charging data

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and equipment maintenance
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience in an acute care or intensive care setting with minimal supervision

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced clinical environment delivering high-acuity respiratory care with a broad scope of practice
• Contract position with an immediate start date for qualified candidates ready to make an impact