Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Harrisburg, PA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Pennsylvania

Contract | Full-Time | Nights | Onsite

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial punctures, and routine chest x-ray reviews.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in both emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG acquisition, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; maintain accurate respiratory therapy records, patient charting, and therapy charging documentation.

• Active Respiratory Therapist licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Demonstrated competency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret blood gas results to assess ventilation efficiency.
• Experience with endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures or similar chest drainage devices.
• Strong communication skills for shift-to-shift handoff reporting and collaboration with attending and pulmonary physicians.

• ASAP start date available, offering an immediate opportunity to make a meaningful clinical impact in a fast-paced respiratory care environment.
• Work with a staffing partner dedicated to connecting skilled therapists with facilities that value quality patient care and professional growth.