Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Contract

Location

Austin, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) | Onsite | Rotating Weekends (approximately 4 weekend shifts per month) | No call required

Key Responsibilities

• Perform standard respiratory therapy procedures including nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy (CPT), and arterial blood gas collection
• Manage and monitor patients on mechanical ventilation, including transport within the hospital (e.g., to CT/MRI)
• Operate and manage equipment including GE ventilators, V60 BiPAPs, and Airvo high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) systems
• Assist with bronchoscopy and intubation procedures
• Administer inhaled nitric oxide therapy as indicated
• Collaborate effectively with RT department staff and interdisciplinary hospital teams across all shifts

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) also accepted
• Minimum 1 year of adult respiratory therapy experience in an acute care setting
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilation management
• Experience with EMR systems (facility uses Meditech)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Adult critical care experience in an ICU or Emergency Department setting
• Experience with inhaled nitric oxide therapy and bronchoscopy assistance

Why Join Us

• Work alongside an experienced team of approximately 50 respiratory therapy staff with consistent supervisor support on every shift
• Potential for permanent placement upon contract completion