Respiratory Therapist

Joulé

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$56,000–$106,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Data, Critical Care, Emergency Response, Identify Issues, Patient Care, Respiratory Therapy, Risk, Treatment Plan, Ventilator
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
13 days ago

We are seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) to provide critical respiratory care and diagnostic support. This role involves high-stakes decision-making, emergency response, and the management of life-sustaining equipment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

  • Emergency Response: Respond to all "code" situations and assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.

  • Clinical Decision-Making: Evaluate medical orders, interpret clinical data (ABGs), and determine optimal treatment plans and medication dosages.

  • Patient Care: Monitor vital signs and therapy responses; perform bronchopulmonary drainage and pulmonary function testing.

  • Equipment Management: Set up and operate ventilators, aerosol generators, and therapeutic gas systems; perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

  • Leadership: Document patient care accurately and provide mentorship to students and trainees.

Senior RRT | Additional Scope

  • Administer high-risk modalities including Nitric Oxide (NO) and Tracheal Gas Insufflation (TGI).

  • Operate in advanced settings (OR, ED, Cath Lab) and perform specialized diagnostics (EEG, EKG, Holter monitoring).

Requirements

  • Education: Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program.

  • Licensure: Active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.

  • Certification: NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and BLS/CPR certification.

  • Maintenance: Must maintain NBRC credentials as required.



Ref: #558-Scientific


About the Company

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Joulé

With extensive scientific, clinical, and healthcare industry experience, Joulé recruiters excel at placing talent across core specialty areas:

  • Scientific staffing for hard-to-find skills

Working across every scientific discipline, Joulé places biologists, chemists, scientists, technicians and other specialists.

  • Clinical lifecycle recruiting

From research to regulations, safety to statistics, Joulé helps clients manage every stage of the clinical development lifecycle.

  • Equipment calibration, maintenance and validation

Laboratory and facility support comes with a total quality commitment backed by ISO 9001:2008 certification.

  • National healthcare recruitment

Trust Joulé’s extensive experience in physician, advanced practice provider and executive direct placement search.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
https://www.jouleinc.com/