Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in St. Louis, MO

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Missouri

Contract | Days | Weekend Coverage | Onsite

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, evaluating patients and recommending appropriate treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure.
• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review.
• Perform arterial punctures, 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, tracheostomy care, and insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform 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 and with attending physicians.

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state scope of practice.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilation equipment setup, self-testing, operation, and monitoring.
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency.
• Competency in performing pulmonary function studies, oximetry, capnography, and chest physiotherapy.

• Experience assisting with advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement.
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation.
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy.
• Weekend contract schedule offering flexibility while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.