Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in West Allis, WI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Wisconsin

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides 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
• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Sets up, self-tests, operates, maintains, and monitors mechanical ventilation on various types of equipment; assists with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid Respiratory Therapist license
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and respiratory care procedures
• Ability to perform arterial puncture, interpret results, and monitor ventilation efficiency
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems and endotracheal tube insertion and removal
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a degree of professional autonomy
• 13-week contract offering flexibility and valuable experience across a range of advanced respiratory therapy procedures