Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in York, PA

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system; set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment
• Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines and assist with patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the state of practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures, pulmonary function studies, and interpret chest x-rays for further evaluation needs
• Ability to work with minimal supervision during night shift hours

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a moderate complexity laboratory setting with knowledge of specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation protocols
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience with shift-to-shift walking rounds and hands-off communication practices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing critical respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on experience with advanced respiratory therapy procedures