Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Columbus, OH

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Columbus, 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 | 13 Weeks | Days | Expected 48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including administration of prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers
• Perform arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and PleurX catheter drainage
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate a wide range of ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer equipment with minimal supervision
• Competency in arterial puncture, endotracheal intubation, and tracheostomy management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set
• Gain valuable contract experience with a 13-week assignment offering consistent day-shift scheduling