Respiratory Therapist
Durham, NC
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
1x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist Job Summary

Job Description

• Provide quality patient care including intensive respiratory care and patient transport within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Educate patients on treatments, tests, and equipment, including discharge instructions.
• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitor patients using oximetry and capnography.
• Review chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies (e.g., NIF, VC).
• Assist with respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement.
• Manage chest drainage via PleurX catheter or similar devices.
• Provide tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tubes.
• Perform arterial puncture and assess ventilation efficiency.
• Follow laboratory testing policies for specimen handling, equipment use, documentation, and quality control.
• Perform CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free hand or video laryngoscope techniques.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and during shift hand-offs.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy billing and data entry.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Credentials and Experience

• Current state licensure (required)
• BLS certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS certification (required prior to first shift)
• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent (required)
• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (required)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required