Respiratory Therapist
Sylvania, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Provide quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care 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 oxygenation and ventilation via oximetry 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 where applicable.
• Providing tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tubes.
• Performing arterial punctures and monitoring ventilation efficiency.
• Following laboratory testing policies related to respiratory care.
• 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 hand-offs.
• Maintaining accurate respiratory therapy billing and data entry.
• Performing other assigned duties as needed.

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.