Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Warrensville Heights, OH

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 36 hours per week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility 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 chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, arterial puncture, pulmonary function studies, 12-Lead EKG, and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in emergent and non-emergent situations
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and the patient chart; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and related respiratory care equipment
• Ability to perform endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Competency in arterial puncture and interpretation of arterial blood gas results
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
• Experience with routine chest X-ray review to assess patient status and identify need for further evaluation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy
• Engage in a broad scope of respiratory therapy practice, including advanced procedures and interdisciplinary collaboration