Respiratory Therapist
Bethlehem, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist

Overview

• Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekly hours: 36
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Pennsylvania
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience working with Adult patients

Key Responsibilities

• Work in Adult Critical Care and the Emergency Department
• Provide respiratory care including oxygen therapy, airway management, ventilator weaning, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care

Skills and Equipment

• Respiratory support skills including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, intubation assist, extubation, and nebulizer treatments
• Equipment used includes Hamilton G5, Puritan Bennett 980, Philips Respironics V60, Optiflow, Lumis Tx, CoughAssist, Vest Airway Clearance System, and IPV

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates are accepted
• Epic is preferred for charting
• Pennsylvania fingerprints are required before start