Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Akron, OH

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Akron, 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

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

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 puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform and assist with advanced procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, tracheostomy care, and endotracheal tube insertion and removal
• Conduct 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in patient records and communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Ohio
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of mechanical ventilation and respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
• Competency in arterial blood gas analysis, ventilator management, and patient assessment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy and percutaneous tracheostomy procedures

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• Engage in meaningful patient care across a wide range of respiratory conditions and procedures