Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Gulfport, MS

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Gulfport, MS
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Mississippi

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans; explain procedures, treatments, and equipment to patients and provide discharge education
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform arterial punctures, 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; maintain accurate respiratory therapy records and charging documentation

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• 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 tracheostomy management
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation requirements
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and advanced airway management techniques
• Experience with shift-to-shift handoff communication and walking rounds in an acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of respiratory care services across diverse patient populations
• Contract placement offering professional flexibility and hands-on experience with advanced respiratory and ventilatory equipment