Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Newport News, VA

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Newport News, VA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 1 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day 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, chest tube placement, and 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, and conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and related respiratory care devices
• Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and interpret chest x-rays at a routine review level
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience providing patient and family education related to respiratory treatments and home discharge planning

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced clinical environment delivering high-acuity respiratory care with a diverse patient population
• Contract role with an immediate start date, offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline