Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in York, PA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Pennsylvania

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

• Provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review
• Performs arterial puncture, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Assists with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and 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
• Documents all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in patient records and charts; communicates findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment
• Ability to perform arterial puncture and interpret arterial blood gas results
• Experience with endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the full scope of professional licensure

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices
• Experience performing pulmonary function studies such as NIF and VC

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
• Contract placement offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline