Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Newark, OH

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Newark, 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 – Night Shift

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care including patient transport, evaluation, and development of treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure
• Operates 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, and suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Performs 12-Lead EKG , basic arrhythmia recognition, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent) using freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Records all treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment self-tests and setup
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver patient education upon discharge

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• 13-week contract offering professional flexibility and diverse hands-on experience