Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Saginaw, MI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform arterial punctures, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, 12-Lead EKG, and basic arrhythmia recognition according to policy
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in patient records and communicate findings during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Michigan
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and chest physiotherapy techniques
• Experience performing pulmonary function studies and routine chest x-ray review

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a clinically diverse respiratory therapy role encompassing a broad range of advanced procedures and patient care settings
• Supportive contract opportunity offering hands-on experience across multiple respiratory disciplines within a structured clinical environment