Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in St. Louis, MO

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: St. Louis, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel | Nights

Location

Saint Louis, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12 (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across multiple care areas including SICU, CCU, CVICU, ED, Neuro, and Trauma units
• Operate and manage equipment including Avea ventilators, LTV transport ventilators, V60 BiPAP, Vapotherm, and Airvo high-flow systems
• Stabilize and support respiratory patients in a high-volume, high-acuity environment including a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Document patient care and assessments using EPIC EMR
• Float to other areas of the facility as required
• Adhere to weekend and on-call requirements as directed by the facility

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Active Missouri Board for Respiratory Care license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Experience in adult critical care and high-volume ED with Trauma
• Flu vaccination or facility-approved exemption required for assignments running November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PALS certification
• Experience with arterial blood gas draws and processing on GEM analyzer
• Blood gas interpretation skills
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including SICU, CCU, CVICU, and Trauma patients

Why Join Us

• Work at a nationally recognized acute care facility operating a Level 2 Trauma Center, Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level 1 STEMI Center in a vibrant city with world-class dining, entertainment, and attractions
• Join a collaborative respiratory team in a high-acuity environment using advanced equipment, offering strong professional development opportunities for experienced therapists