Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Pittsburgh, PA

Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Perform and assist with advanced procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Day Shift | On-Site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conduct physician-prescribed 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, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and routine chest x-ray review
• Perform and assist with advanced procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, tracheostomy care, endotracheal tube insertion and removal, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license valid in the state of Pennsylvania
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Competency with both invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment and related respiratory care devices

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment performing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory care practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience across a variety of respiratory procedures and patient populations