Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Pittsburgh, PA

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Pittsburgh, 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 – Night Shift

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent), as well as assist with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation on various equipment types; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in good standing
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ventilator experience, specifically with the Hamilton C3, required
• BLS certification in accordance with current guidelines
• Ability and comfort working independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement assistance
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures including specimen handling and quality controls
• Experience performing endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment utilizing advanced respiratory care skills across a broad scope of practice
• Supportive contract opportunity with a focus on quality patient care and professional autonomy