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

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary

Provide quality respiratory care and patient transport as prescribed, within the scope of your professional license and with minimal supervision. Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans. Educate patients on treatments, tests, and equipment, including discharge instructions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Conduct oximetry, capnography monitoring, and routine chest x-ray reviews.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory procedures (bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, tracheostomy care).
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Follow lab policies for specimen handling and testing phases.
• Perform CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free hand or video laryngoscope.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and during shift hand-offs.
• Maintain respiratory therapy charging and data entry.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS certification (required prior to first shift)

Additional Information

• Night shift position