Intermodal Owner Operator in Newport News, VA

Respiratory Therapy Technician.Concentric Healthcare Staffing.Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details).AlliedTravelCareers is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified R... Show more Full-time About the Position AlliedTravelCareers is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Resp Tech in Newport News, Virginia, 23601! Job Title Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift Schedule / Job Type Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system; conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; facilitate preventative maintenance and repair as needed Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication Required Qualifications Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing Current BLS and ACLS certification Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen delivery systems, and aerosol devices Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation Strong documentation skills with ability to maintain accurate respiratory therapy records and charging data Preferred Experience / Skills Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and equipment maintenance Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems Experience in an acute care or intensive care setting with minimal supervision Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a fast-paced clinical environment delivering high-acuity respiratory care with a broad scope of practice Contract position with an immediate start date for qualified candidates ready to make an impact #J-18808-Ljbffr AllTruckJobs