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)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope; set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
• Competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience assisting with advanced respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopy and percutaneous tracheostomy placement

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• Gain valuable contract experience across diverse patient populations and respiratory care settings