Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Pennsylvania

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

• 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 insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or certification valid in the state of Pennsylvania
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Ability to evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure
• Experience operating a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience with patient transport into and out of a facility setting

• Work in a dynamic clinical environment with the opportunity to apply a broad range of advanced respiratory therapy skills
• Contract opportunity offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline