Description

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Every Other Weekend Commitment | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, and capnography monitoring per policy
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care including tube insertion and removal
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Accurately document treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Experience operating invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency
• Ability to perform endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures
• Experience with pulmonary function studies such as NIF and VC measurements

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment with a diverse range of respiratory care procedures and patient populations
• 13-week contract offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy role