Respiratory Therapist
Alexandria, VA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

• Provide quality patient care including intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed.
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Educate patients on treatments, tests, and equipment, including discharge instructions.
• Perform physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using various ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitor patients using oximetry and capnography.
• Review chest x-rays to assess 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, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care.
• Perform arterial puncture and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Follow laboratory testing policies for specimen handling and equipment use.
• 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.
• Facilitate preventative maintenance and repair of respiratory equipment.
• 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

• 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
• Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical experience
• BLS certification required prior to first shift
• ACLS certification required prior to first shift

Additional Notes

• Night shift position
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role