Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Carlsbad, NM

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Rotating

Location

Carlsbad, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Rotating Days/Nights (5:30 AM–6:00 PM / 5:30 PM–6:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management, ensuring proper patient response and safety.
• Conduct patient assessments, correlating care with patient needs, and monitor responses to respiratory treatments including pharmacological interventions.
• Perform and document Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
• Follow respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.
• Manage ventilator settings and airway maintenance, including insertion of arterial lines and intubations, to ensure optimal patient comfort and safety.
• Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures, pulmonary function studies, and cardiac and pulmonary stress tests.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Active New Mexico (NM) Respiratory Therapy license required.
• ACLS, BLS, and NRP certifications required — candidates must be willing to obtain NRP before or immediately upon start if not already held.
• Pediatric and neonatal experience required.
• Proficiency with EMR systems; facility uses MedHost.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ventilator management in both adult and pediatric/neonatal populations.
• Familiarity with respiratory protocols in an acute care or hospital setting.
• Experience performing arterial line insertions and intubations.

Why Join Us

• No call required and no floating required, allowing you to focus on your assigned unit and patient population.
• Immediate start available for a 13-week contract with a consistent rotating schedule.