Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Location
Pennsylvania | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Float Position (Multiple Sites)
Key Responsibilities
- Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans
- Operates various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
- Performs arterial puncture, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
- Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
- Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes; conducts cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
- Records all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Active Respiratory Therapist license in Pennsylvania
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Ability to float across multiple care sites within the market
- Competency in operating and maintaining mechanical ventilation equipment across various platforms
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols, including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
- Familiarity with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
- Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work across multiple acute care settings, broadening clinical experience and professional development
- Engage in a dynamic, high-acuity environment with a collaborative multidisciplinary team