Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Bethlehem, PA

Perform airway management procedures including intubation assist, extubation, nasal and oral airway placement, suctioning, and tracheostomy care. Administer and manage a broad range of inhaled medications including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, Nitric Oxide (iNO), and mucolytics.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Float Pool (Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics)

Location

Bethlehem, PA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required | No On-Call

Key Responsibilities

• Float between Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings providing respiratory therapy services
• Administer and manage a broad range of inhaled medications including bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, Nitric Oxide (iNO), and mucolytics
• Manage and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation, including weaning, high-pressure alarm response, HFNC, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Perform airway management procedures including intubation assist, extubation, nasal and oral airway placement, suctioning, and tracheostomy care
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and collect sputum specimens
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment including ventilators, airway clearance systems, and high-flow oxygen devices

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, including Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department experience
• Active Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required at time of submission
• Required certifications: RRT, ACLS, and BLS
• Proficiency with ventilators including Hamilton G5, Puritan Bennett 980, and Philips Respironics V60
• Experience with airway clearance systems such as The Vest, CoughAssist, and IPV
• PA Fingerprints required prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience charting in Epic EMR
• Familiarity with Optiflow, Lumis Tx, and other high-flow or non-invasive ventilation devices
• Experience with chest physiotherapy including vest therapy and nebulizer treatments across multiple delivery methods

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a Level II Adult Trauma Center offering comprehensive emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care
• First-time travelers welcome, with placement at a well-established community teaching hospital