Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Chicago, IL

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

Allied Travel Careers  is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Resp Tech in Chicago, Illinois, 60607!

Respiratory Therapist

Illinois

Contract | 6-Week Assignment | Days | Onsite

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as medically prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, and educate patients on purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment including discharge education
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform equipment set-up and self-testing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience performing shift-to-shift walking rounds and hands-off communication

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set
• Short-term contract offering professional flexibility and diverse hands-on experience

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Healthcare Staffing Services

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is the last recruiting partner you will ever need. We provide solid, scalable staffing solutions that make sense for your facility. With competitive rates and experienced staff, Concentric Healthcare professionals are not just skilled, but motivated and dedicated to top notch performance.

We are confident that our staff will not only meet, but exceed the expectations you have for your facility. And we support that confidence through rigorous screening processes that include (but are not limited to): criminal background, drug screens, motor vehicle reports, educational verification and employment confirmation.

Even further, we conduct individual behavioral interviews to look for a history of success, longevity, and consistency. At Concentric Healthcare, we take staffing partnerships seriously and you will notice the difference.

We can deliver the professionals you need, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And we mean 24/7 – we never utilize an answering service. When you call Concentric Healthcare Staffing at our Scottsdale, Arizona headquarters, you will speak with a real Concentric employee who can help evaluate and fill your staffing needs as quickly as possible.

Choose from a wide range of healthcare staffing solutions:

• Per Diem/Local
• Travel and Block Booking
• Temp-to-Hire
• Direct Placement

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