Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatric
Allentown, PA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU/Pediatric (Travel/Contract)

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Work in both neonatal and pediatric units based on facility needs.
• Schedule options include 3x12 or 4x12 shifts.
• No on-call duties.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) requests require facility approval.
• Local pay rate is slightly reduced compared to travel rate.

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint clearance within 90 days of start (all pages required).
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 90 days of start.
• Pennsylvania PATCH and Medicheck search results required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification for highest level completed.
• Employment application with 7 years of complete work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Fit test for respirator use (annual clearance required starting 04/07/2025).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (QGold or T-Spot within 90 days, or 2 PPDs with one within 90 days).
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (clinical staff only).
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC acceptable).
• Annual updates not required for most health documents except respirator clearance.

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (for RRT).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (updated annually).
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication (required for RNs/LVNs; note this role is RRT).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment.
• Signed acknowledgment of pass/fail testing (applicable to RNs/LVNs).

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required for new candidates starting 3/31/2025 or later (recent, color, forward-facing, no hats/masks).
• Badge request form required for new candidates starting before 3/30/2025.
• Facility-specific affidavit for provisional employment must be completed prior to start.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Return-to-office requests must be approved by the facility.
• Traveler will be working in a Level 3 or higher NICU and/or PICU setting.

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with neonatal and pediatric critical care experience seeking a travel contract in Pennsylvania.