Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Austin, TX

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Austin, TX
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 (RRT) – Travel Contract

Location

Austin, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | Rotating weekends (approximately 4 weekend shifts per month)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform standard respiratory therapy procedures including nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy (CPT), and arterial blood gas analysis
• Manage and monitor patients on mechanical ventilation, including transport with mechanical ventilation within the hospital (e.g., to CT/MRI)
• Operate and manage equipment including GE ventilators, V60 BiPAPs, and Airvo high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) systems
• Administer inhaled nitric oxide therapy and assist with bronchoscopy and intubation procedures
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system
• Collaborate effectively with RT department staff and interdisciplinary hospital teams; assignments are volume-based, averaging approximately 35–40 patients per shift

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Minimum 1 year of adult respiratory therapy experience in an acute care setting
• Proficiency with standard RT procedures including ventilator management, ABGs, nebulizers, and CPT
• Ability to work rotating weekend shifts

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Adult critical care experience in an ICU or Emergency Department setting
• Experience with inhaled nitric oxide therapy and bronchoscopy assistance
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple disciplines

Why Join Us

• Join a well-staffed respiratory therapy department with experienced supervisors on every shift and a collaborative team environment
• Gain exposure to a broad range of respiratory procedures and modern equipment in a dynamic acute care setting, with potential for permanent placement upon contract completion