Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in St. Louis, MO

Job Title

Travel: Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Location

Saint Louis, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights, 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with physicians' orders
• Assess and determine the effectiveness of respiratory therapy treatments and adjust care plans accordingly
• Provide ventilator support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation events
• Maintain and operate life support equipment in intensive care units and other designated areas
• Implement clinical interventions and procedures as required by the medical plan of care
• Document patient care activities using EPIC EMR

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college program in Respiratory Care
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Active Missouri state respiratory therapy license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in Adult Intensive Care and/or Emergency Department settings
• Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification from the NBRC
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or a related field

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized healthcare facility with a long-standing reputation for compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Work within a comprehensive, multi-specialty environment offering exposure to a wide range of clinical areas including ICU, emergency services, cardiovascular care, and more