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 | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans
• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and routine chest x-ray review
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, tracheostomy care, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines ; performs endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
• Competency in arterial puncture, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary function testing

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement procedures
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory policies and procedures, including specimen handling and quality controls
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a range of patient populations
• Contract position offering focused, short-term engagement with a defined schedule on day shift