Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Cincinnati, OH

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Cincinnati, 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 – Night Shift

Location

Ohio | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform and interpret 12-Lead EKGs, conduct routine chest x-ray reviews, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Insert and remove endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent); set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license/certification required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to practice within the scope of a professional respiratory therapy license with minimal supervision
• Experience operating a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an acute care or intensive care hospital setting
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems and PleurX catheter drainage

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care environment where your clinical expertise directly impacts patient outcomes
• 13-week contract offering professional growth and the chance to expand your respiratory therapy skill set