Respiratory Therapist
Grand Rapids, MI
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory treatments and managing patient transport as medically prescribed. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Educating patients on treatments, tests, and equipment, including discharge instructions.
• Administering physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using various ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices.
• Performing chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitoring patients with oximetry and capnography.
• Reviewing chest x-rays to assess patient needs.
• Conducting 12-Lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Performing pulmonary function studies.
• Assisting with respiratory-related procedures (e.g., bronchoscopy, chest tube placement).
• Managing chest drainage devices.
• Providing tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tubes.
• Performing arterial punctures and evaluating ventilation efficiency.
• Following laboratory testing policies for specimen handling and quality control.
• Performing CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Inserting and removing endotracheal tubes using free hand or video laryngoscope techniques.
• Setting up, maintaining, and monitoring mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Assisting with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Documenting treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicating effectively with physicians and during shift handoffs.
• Maintaining accurate respiratory therapy billing records.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.