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

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, and conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments; educate patients on procedures and discharge care
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review
• Perform arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placements
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as endotracheal tube insertion and removal via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate findings during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within scope of professional practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilation setup, self-testing, and monitoring across various equipment types
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage intensive respiratory care responsibilities

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in moderate complexity laboratory testing including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and advanced airway management techniques
• Prior experience in an acute care or intensive care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a supportive team
• 13-week contract offering professional growth and hands-on experience across a broad range of respiratory therapy procedures