Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Richmond, VA

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Richmond, VA
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

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial punctures.
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform adequate chest drainage via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines, and routine review of patient chest x-rays.
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds and with attending physicians.

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state scope of practice.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, set up, and monitor mechanical ventilation and related respiratory equipment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in arterial puncture, pulmonary function testing, and interpretation of ventilation efficiency results.
• Ability to perform tracheostomy and endotracheal intubation procedures in both emergent and non-emergent settings.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols.
• Prior experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, or chest tube placement procedures.
• Familiarity with patient education best practices for home discharge related to respiratory care.

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic clinical environment with opportunities to apply a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set across diverse patient populations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams in a setting that values professional autonomy and quality patient outcomes.