Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist Job Summary

Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Schedule: Weekend rotation
Location: Willingness to float between nearby facilities required

Job Description

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport within scope of professional license with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Educate patients on treatments, tests, and equipment, including discharge instructions.
• Perform physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitor patients using oximetry and capnography.
• Review chest x-rays for further evaluation needs.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies (e.g., NIF, VC).
• Assist with respiratory 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.
• Perform arterial puncture and assess ventilation efficiency.
• Follow laboratory testing policies for specimen handling 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 duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 (highly desired)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Contract length is interpreted as 13 weeks.