Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - Toledo, OH

Make a significant impact in patient care within a Critical Illness and Rehab setting, utilizing advanced clinical skills as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. This contract opportunity involves meaningful collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients requiring intensive respiratory interventions and safe transport within medical guidelines. You’ll play a vital role in patient recovery through expert evaluation, treatment planning, and education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver physician-prescribed respiratory care, utilizing both invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and devices for oxygen and aerosol therapy, humidification, and medication administration.
• Provide chest physiotherapy and perform respiratory suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Complete oximetry and capnography monitoring, and routine chest x-ray reviews to guide further clinical intervention.
• Conduct 12-lead EKGs, recognize basic arrhythmias, and perform pulmonary function tests (NIF, VC, etc.).
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of trach tubes in both emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Execute arterial punctures, monitor ventilation efficacy, and report results promptly.
• Support laboratory testing policies, including specimen handling, equipment usage, documentation, and quality control if working in moderate complexity labs.
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS standards.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilators, ensuring equipment functionality and reporting maintenance needs.
• Document care and patient responses accurately and communicate effectively with physicians and during shift handoffs.
• Ensure proper respiratory therapy charging, including accurate data entry and correction.

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Previous experience in critical illness, rehab, or acute care settings strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with ventilatory and respiratory support equipment and related therapies.

If you are dedicated to providing exceptional respiratory care and patient education in an advanced rehab environment, apply today and bring your expertise to a setting that values your skills and patient-focused approach.