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

NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract

Location

Austin, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | Rotating Weekends (approximately 4 weekend shifts per month) | No Call Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy care in a NICU setting, including patients under 32 weeks gestation
• Perform standard RT procedures including nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy (CPT), and arterial blood gas collection
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators (GE ventilators), V60 BiPAPs, and Airvo high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) devices
• Assist with bronchoscopy and intubation procedures as needed
• Administer inhaled nitric oxide therapy as directed
• Transport patients on mechanical ventilation within the facility (e.g., to CT/MRI)

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience in an acute care setting
• Experience providing care to neonatal patients, including those under 32 weeks gestation
• Proficiency with GE ventilators, V60 BiPAPs, and HFNC equipment
• Experience with Meditech EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in adult or neonatal critical care environments, including ICU or ED settings
• Strong collaborative communication skills across multidisciplinary care teams

Why Join Us

• Join a well-staffed respiratory therapy department with experienced supervisors on every shift and no on-call requirements
• Work with modern equipment and a collaborative team in a facility that has permanent positions available for those seeking long-term opportunities