Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Youngstown, OH

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night)

Ohio

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as prescribed by physician
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care including tube insertion and removal
• Perform arterial punctures, interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency, and document and report findings accurately
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication during walking 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 and interpret blood gas results
• Ability to work night shifts with minimal supervision

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

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience with advanced respiratory procedures