Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Newport News, VA
Talent4Health
4x12 hrs, Days

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Days
 

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Schedule: 4x12-hour shifts
Hours: 48 hours per week
 

Job Description:
 

We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to patients in a specialty hospital setting. The therapist will assess patients, administer prescribed respiratory treatments, manage ventilatory equipment, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.
 

Responsibilities:

• Assess patients' respiratory conditions and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments, medications, oxygen therapy, humidification, and aerosol therapy.
• Operate and monitor invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry, and capnography monitoring.
• Perform arterial punctures and interpret respiratory-related test results.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes when required.
• Perform endotracheal intubation using freehand techniques or video laryngoscopy systems.
• Conduct pulmonary function assessments, including NIF and vital capacity measurements.
• Assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory procedures.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Provide CPR in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Educate patients about respiratory treatments, equipment, and home care needs.
• Document treatments, patient responses, assessments, and charges accurately.
• Communicate patient status and treatment effectiveness to physicians and other care team members.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Transport patients to and from the facility as medically indicated.