Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Pontiac, MI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day 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
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines and insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Ability to operate a wide range of respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
• Competency in performing arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and ventilator management
• Strong documentation skills including accurate charting and respiratory therapy charge entry

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic clinical environment with exposure to a broad range of advanced respiratory care procedures and technologies
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team