Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night)

Pennsylvania

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

• 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; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• 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

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and similar chest drainage devices
• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy and percutaneous tracheostomy procedures

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set
• Contract position offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline