Respiratory Therapist
Saginaw, MI
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Provide quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory therapy and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of your professional license and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Explaining treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and providing education upon discharge.
• Conducting physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Performing chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitoring oxygen saturation and capnography.
• Reviewing chest x-rays to assess patient needs.
• Performing 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conducting 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 reporting.
• 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 ventilators.
• Assisting with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Documenting treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicating effectively with physicians and during shift handoffs.
• Maintaining accurate therapy charging and data entry.
• Performing other assigned duties as needed.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• Night shift, PRN (as needed) position

This role is suitable for experienced respiratory therapists seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to provide comprehensive respiratory care.