Respiratory Therapist
Ypsilanti, MI
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Respiratory Therapist Job Overview

Contract Length: 13 weeks

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.
• Explain purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients; provide education upon discharge.
• 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-related procedures (bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement).
• Manage chest drainage via PleurX catheter or similar devices.
• Provide tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tubes (emergent and non-emergent).
• 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 attending and pulmonary physicians.
• Report information during shift hand-offs.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy billing and data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Additional Notes

• Work hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement.