Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Springfield, MO

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Springfield, MO
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

Missouri

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 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines ; perform endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in the patient chart and respiratory care records

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement procedures
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing a broad scope of respiratory care services across multiple patient populations
• Engage in meaningful patient education and interdisciplinary communication as a valued member of the care team