Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatric
Allentown, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatric

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in both neonatal and pediatric units depending on facility needs.
• No on-call required.
• Schedule includes every other week (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH).
• Return-to-Office (RTO) requests must be approved by the facility.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required.
• Must have at least 1 year experience in a Level 3 or higher NICU or a minimum of 1 year PICU experience.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current state Respiratory Therapist license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Neonate patients.
• Experience working with Pediatric patients.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Federal and state-level screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG.
• Pennsylvania-specific fingerprinting and child abuse clearances required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification for highest level of education.
• Drug testing with a negative 10-panel or 9-panel (without THC) within 60 days of start.
• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series)
  • Varicella
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or approved declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for respirator use.
• References: Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within the last 12 months.
• Employment application with 7 years of complete work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days.

Additional Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (for RNs, if applicable).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required annually for RNs/LVNs, not applicable here but noted for reference).
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication (not applicable for this role but part of general clinical requirements).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment.
• National certification verification prior to start and upon expiration.

Notes

• This position involves working in a Level 3 or higher NICU and/or PICU setting.
• The facility requires all certifications to be current and from approved organizations (e.g., AHA for ACLS, PALS, BLS; AAP/AHA for NRP).
• Fingerprinting must be completed through Pennsylvania Department of Human Services procedures.
• Flu and COVID vaccine declinations require completion of facility-specific forms.
• Fit test questionnaire and respirator clearance are mandatory for respirator use.
• No bill rate or pay information is provided.
• No contact information or facility names are included per privacy guidelines.

This opportunity is suitable for Respiratory Therapists with NICU and/or PICU experience seeking a travel contract in Pennsylvania.