Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Oregon, OH

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Oregon, OH
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

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines ; performs endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Documents all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in the patient chart and respiratory care records

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid Respiratory Therapist license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
• Ability to evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
• Experience with shift-to-shift walking rounds and hands-off communication protocols

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of respiratory care services
• Engage in meaningful patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration with attending and pulmonary physicians