Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician In Chicago, IL

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location
Illinois

Schedule / Job Type
Contract Days 6-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
- Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial puncture
- Perform and interpret 12-Lead EKGs with basic arrhythmia recognition and conduct routine review of patient chest x-rays
- Assist with procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
- Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds


Required Qualifications

- Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
- Current BLS certification required
- Current ACLS certification required
- Ability to operate and maintain a wide range of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment with minimal supervision
- Ability to perform within the full scope of a professional Respiratory Therapist license


Preferred Experience / Skills

- Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
- Experience assisting with advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy and percutaneous tracheostomy placements
- Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems


Why Join Us

- Opportunity to provide high-acuity respiratory care across a diverse patient population in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Work with a supportive staffing partner dedicated to placing skilled therapy professionals in meaningful contract roles






Skills:

Acute Care, Adobe FreeHand, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aerosols, CPR Certification, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization, Document Management, Electrocardiogram, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Oximetry, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Sample/Specimen Processing, Testing, Tracheotomy



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