Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Allentown, PA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Provide respiratory and neuro diagnostic care with a focus on adult critical care and emergency department patients.
• Utilize specialized equipment including Hamilton G5, PB 980, Respironics V60, Optiflow, Lumis tx, Cough Assist, Vest, and IPV.
• No on-call duties.
• Scrub color: Dark Grey.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) requests require facility approval.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience working with adult patients.
• Certifications required:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • Education Verification
  • Pennsylvania PATCH (state police) search
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint results required within 90 days of start.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 90 days of start.
• Pennsylvania Medicheck Search required within 30 days of start.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel or 9-panel (without THC) within 60 days of start.
• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Fit test questionnaire and respirator medical clearance required.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination with facility-specific form
• References: Minimum 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
• Employment application with 7 years of complete work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days.

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for all RNs and LVNs except certain specialties; applicable here for respiratory staff as per unit requirements.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 12 months of start.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.
• National certification verification prior to facility start and upon expiration.

Additional Notes

• Local pay rate is $5 less than standard (not included here per instructions).
• Background checks and health documents must be current and uploaded as required.
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific documentation and credentialing processes prior to start.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Facility approval required for any Return-to-Office requests.

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with critical care and emergency department experience seeking a 13-week night travel assignment in Pennsylvania.