Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in West Allis, WI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Wisconsin

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 13-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, 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, and arterial puncture.
• Performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent), as well as chest drainage via PleurX catheter or similar device.
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope; conducts cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Documents all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately; communicates patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds.

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform ventilator set-up and self-testing.
• Experience performing arterial puncture and interpreting results to assess ventilation efficiency.
• 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 routine chest x-ray review to identify the need for further clinical evaluation.
• Prior travel or contract assignment experience in an acute care or hospital setting.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment with a diverse patient population, expanding your respiratory therapy skills across a broad range of procedures and equipment.
• Immediate start available for qualified candidates seeking their next contract assignment.