Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wichita, KS

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Kansas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review
• Perform arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes; set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in the patient chart and respiratory care records; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in the state of Kansas
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
• Ability to evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• ASAP start date available — step into a role where your skills make an immediate impact
• Opportunity to work across a broad scope of respiratory care practice in a dynamic clinical environment