Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wildwood, FL

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift)

Florida

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, operating 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 review of patient chest x-rays
• Perform arterial punctures, 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• 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
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and respiratory care modalities
• Ability to perform arterial punctures, endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope, and pulmonary function studies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the full scope of a professional respiratory therapy license

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience communicating clinical findings with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness

• Opportunity to work a 13-week contract assignment providing critical respiratory care in a dynamic clinical environment
• Gain broad hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory therapy procedures and patient populations