Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Maumee, Ohio

Advance your respiratory care expertise in a supportive and dynamic clinical setting within a critical illness and rehabilitation facility. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a crucial role in the delivery of intensive care and patient transport, evaluating patients and designing treatment plans under minimal supervision.

Schedule/Hours:

• Contract position; details regarding shift distribution provided upon interview

Qualifications and Skills:

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Valid professional respiratory care license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Previous experience with intensive respiratory care strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly and educate patients and families

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide thorough patient evaluations and recommend individualized respiratory therapy plans
• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments and operate ventilatory, oxygen, and aerosol delivery systems
• Educate patients and families on treatment processes and ensure understanding during discharge
• Perform chest physiotherapy, airway suctioning, oximetry, capnography, and monitor ventilatory status
• Review chest x-rays, perform EKGs, recognize basic arrhythmias, and conduct pulmonary function studies
• Assist with respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopies, tracheostomy care, and chest tube placements
• Manage arterial punctures and interpret test results, following all lab policies and testing protocols
• Perform CPR and manage intubations according to the latest clinical standards
• Maintain and monitor ventilatory equipment, ensuring functionality and timely maintenance
• Document treatments, patient responses, and shift handoffs accurately in patient records
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely and precise communication

This opportunity offers the chance to enhance your clinical skills in complex respiratory care. If you’re looking to make a genuine difference for patients facing critical illness or rehabilitative needs, submit your application today! Step forward in your respiratory therapy career and impact lives in a meaningful way.