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Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
LocationMissouri
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift
Key Responsibilities- Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
- Perform arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
- Operate, set up, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; perform insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes in both emergent and non-emergent situations
- Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care and PleurX catheter drainage where applicable
- Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, routine chest x-ray review, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
- Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds
Required Qualifications- Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment
- Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the full scope of professional licensure
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
- Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures
- Experience with patient transport into and out of a facility setting
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment delivering high-acuity respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
- Contract placement offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing