Travel Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

We're Hiring: Travel Respiratory Therapist (PFT Specialist) Location: White Plains, NY Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Pay: Weekly pay package: up to $2800 Weekly Gross Pay

Duration: 13 weeks

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and independent Travel Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality, prescribed pulmonary function testing (PFT) services. Under the general supervision of practice management and in collaboration with the Lab Medical Director, you will perform routine and advanced diagnostic pulmonary testing, manage equipment calibration, and collect critical clinical data.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who excels in autonomous, fast-paced ambulatory settings and enjoys working directly with patients and clinical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnostic Testing & Patient Care

• Perform Comprehensive PFTs: Conduct spirometry, lung volumes (via helium dilution and body plethysmography), diffusion capacity, maximum voluntary ventilation, and maximum respiratory pressures.
• Advanced Diagnostics: Execute methacholine challenge testing, specific airways resistance/conductance, right-to-left circulatory shunt assessments, invasive dead space measurements, and resting energy expenditure.
• Exercise Studies & Oximetry: Perform routine exercise studies, including 6-minute walk tests and resting/exercise O2 titrations in accordance with lab protocols.
• Arterial Care: Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection, analysis, and hemoximetry.
• Patient Education: Instruct patients on the proper use of metered-dose medications and spacing devices. Educate patients, students, fellows, and new technicians on PFT aspects as required.

Job Qualifications

Required Experience & Credentials

• Education: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (or equivalent respiratory care program recognized by the state). High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Licensure: Must hold an active license as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the State of New York.
• Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential from the NBRC. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification .
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of dedicated experience conducting Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs).
• Technical Skills: Working familiarity with clinical computers and diagnostic software .

Why Choose a Travel Assignment in White Plains, NY?

White Plains offers the absolute best of both worlds for travel healthcare professionals. Located in the heart of beautiful Westchester County, it provides a vibrant, suburban-city feel with incredible perks:

• Minutes from NYC: Hop on the Metro-North train and you are in Grand Central Station in under 40 minutes. Enjoy Broadway shows, world-class dining, and iconic sightseeing on your days off without the high cost of living directly in the city!

• Nature at Your Doorstep: If you prefer the outdoors, you are a stone's throw away from the scenic Hudson Valley, hiking trails, parks, and beautiful waterfronts.
• Vibrant Downtown: White Plains boasts a bustling downtown area packed with premier shopping, diverse restaurants, lively nightlife, and a welcoming community.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?