Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,728 per week

Techlink Systems Inc. is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Norfolk, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Respiratory Therapist Discipline : Allied Health Professional Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours Employment Type : Travel Job Title : Respiratory Therapist Location (Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?) : Norfolk, VA (ONSITE) Contract Duration : 13 weeks Working Hours : 6 : 30AM - 7 : 00PM Total Weekly Hours : 36hrs This position is responsible for administering all aspects of respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders within a rehabilitation or long-term care setting. The therapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to restore patient function and prevent debilitating cardiopulmonary complications. Core Responsibilities Clinical Care & Assessment : Perform comprehensive cardiopulmonary assessments and monitor patient status, including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, and capnography. Administer and monitor therapeutic interventions such as medical gas administration, aerosolized medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and bronchial hygiene. Mechanical Ventilation & Airway Management : Initiate, manage, and wean patients from mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) as directed by the physician. Perform routine tracheostomy care, suctioning, and endotracheal tube management. Provide patient and caregiver education on proper equipment use, including portable oxygen and nebulizers, for transition to home. Documentation & Teamwork : Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation of patient care, assessments, and treatment responses according to facility and regulatory standards. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to contribute to the overall patient-centered care plan. Equipment Maintenance : Ensure all respiratory equipment is clean, calibrated, and maintained according to infection control and safety standards. Qualifications Education & Certification : Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required. Licensure : Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in good standing. Experience : Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience, preferably in acute care, critical care, or a rehabilitation / skilled nursing facility setting. Skills : Proven competency in ventilator management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and patient education. Compliance : Up-to-date knowledge of all relevant state and federal healthcare regulations (HIPAA, JCAHO). Export to Sheets Work Environment & Schedule This role operates within a clinical setting, requiring flexibility and the ability to respond to patient needs rapidly. Must be able to lift, transfer, and reposition patients using proper body mechanics and assistive devices. Schedule may require weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage. Techlink Systems Inc. Job ID TLS54738. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Respiratory Therapist About Techlink Systems Inc. Techlink is a national provider of staffing services with offices all over the USA as well as development and support centers globally. Techlink was incorporated in 1998 by Jane Kim, and the company is proud to be a Certified Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (MWOBE). Techlink provides contract staffing, contingency placement, temp-to-hire staffing, and an array of vendor-managed services to Fortune 500 companies and organization nationwide with office locations in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.