Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Wyandotte, MI

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Michigan

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | Onsite

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure.
• Conducts 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.
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and routine chest x-ray review.
• Performs and assists with advanced procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Sets up, operates, maintains, and monitors mechanical ventilation equipment; assists with preventative maintenance and repair as needed.
• Accurately records treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participates in shift-to-shift handoff communication.

• Active Michigan Respiratory Therapist license required prior to start.
• Active ACLS certification required prior to start.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to operate various ventilatory, aerosol, and nebulizer equipment with minimal supervision.
• Competency in performing arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures, including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation.
• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts as needed.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• ASAP start available for qualified candidates ready to make an immediate impact.