Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in McKeesport, PA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Day Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision
• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments using invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs arterial puncture, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; performs tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Sets up, self-tests, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilation equipment; assists with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Records all treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart; maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and communicates patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Pennsylvania
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate various ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer equipment
• Competency in arterial puncture, endotracheal intubation via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Ability to perform routine review of chest x-rays and pulmonary function studies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices
• Experience communicating clinical findings with attending and pulmonary physicians in an acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment with a broad scope of respiratory practice and advanced procedural involvement
• Contract role offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience across a wide range of respiratory therapy modalities