Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in St. Louis, MO

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)

Location

Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

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 chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures according to policy
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately; communicate findings during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within scope of professional practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and respiratory care modalities
• Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage intensive respiratory care responsibilities on night shift

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of respiratory care across multiple patient populations
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on clinical experience in intensive respiratory therapy