Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Latrobe, PA

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Latrobe, PA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Day Shift | Onsite

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 arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, and patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• 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 and valid Respiratory Therapist license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems and endotracheal tube insertion and removal
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience performing PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage procedures

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice
• Gain exposure to a wide range of procedures and patient populations as part of a collaborative care team