Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Plains Twp, PA
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Advance your healthcare career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Plains Township, PA (zip code 18702). Join our hospital-based respiratory therapy team and deliver high-quality patient care in a supportive, protocol-driven environment. Plains Township is a top destination for Pennsylvania healthcare jobs, offering a welcoming community and access to vibrant local amenities.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital – Respiratory Therapy General Care Unit
• Location: Plains Township, Pennsylvania (18702)
• Start Date: December 15, 2025
• End Date: March 17, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7am–7:30pm), every other weekend and holiday
• Therapist Autonomy: Protocol-driven care
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1830–$1970

Registered Respiratory Therapist Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Specialty Training Program
• Current Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (NBRC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Preceptor skills preferred
• NICU experience preferred

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory care needs and develop individualized care plans
• Perform and document patient assessments and therapeutic modalities (aerosolized medications, secretion management, pulmonary volume expansion, oxygen therapy)
• Assist with care and maintenance of artificial airways
• Initiate and manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators
• Provide age-specific patient and family education for disease management
• Assist in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients
• Acute airway management in emergent situations
• Set up and manage non-invasive monitoring (ETCO monitors, pulse oximeters)
• Assist with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory-related DME supplies
• Collect and process arterial blood gas samples
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Function as Shift Coordinator (charge person) when designated after one year of employment
• Assist medical team with fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures and placement of invasive monitoring lines
• Serve as a preceptor for orientees and students during clinical rotations
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, safety standards, and institutional/national standards of care

Ready to make a difference in Pennsylvania healthcare? Apply now to join our hospital respiratory therapy team in Plains Township and grow your career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist!

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