Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in McKeesport, PA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Weekend Days

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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 including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and arterial puncture
• Perform 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per 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
• Document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in the patient chart and respiratory care records

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Pennsylvania
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment
• Competency in performing arterial puncture, endotracheal intubation (freehand and/or video laryngoscope), and pulmonary function studies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an acute care or intensive care setting
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices

Why Join Us

• Weekend-focused schedule offering a predictable work pattern with days off during the week
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced respiratory therapy skill set