Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Erie, PA

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician-prescribed. Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician-prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Demonstrated ability to operate and monitor a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and interpret chest x-rays at a routine level
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the full scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures or similar devices
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care with a broad scope of practice
• Contract placement offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline