Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Sayre, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have Pennsylvania state license in hand before starting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Respiratory Therapy required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Work every other week (EOW) schedule.
• Responsibilities include bedside bronchoscopy and respiratory services.
• Patient population includes pediatric patients in the Emergency Department and admitted patients over 13 years of age.
• Use of specialized equipment such as Servo I/U, Hamilton C1, V60, Air Sense/Air Curve, INO Max, OptiFlow, Airvo, Micro Max, Panda Warmer, and Boston Scientific Exhault for bronchoscopy.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Respiratory Therapy specialty.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID.
• I9 verification.
• E-Verify compliance.
• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, including social security trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check, and education verification.
• Education verification of highest level completed (ASN/BSN for RNs, GED/High School for Allied).
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming fitness to work.
• Respirator Fit Test within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Immunizations and titers documentation including:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (series, declination, or positive titer)
  • Varicella
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) or approved exemption (booster not required)
• TB testing: QGold/TSpot within 90 days or 2 PPDs (one within 90 days, second within 12 months), with annual updates.
• Respirator clearance via RespSafety questionnaire prior to start.
• Professional references (2 required).
• Employment application.
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting and Child Abuse Search (no pending results allowed).

Additional Training and Compliance

• Completion of facility-specific training modules including:

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Infection Control
  • OSHA
  • Safety, Security, Emergency Preparedness
  • Sexual Harassment
  • SOGI Caregiver training
• Review and sign confidentiality agreement and job description prior to start.
• Photo for badge meeting specific requirements.
• Completion of facility annual training modules prior to start.
• EPIC test out process for RNs (if applicable).

Work Environment

• Exposure to pediatric and adult patients.
• Use of advanced respiratory equipment and technology.
• Work in Emergency Department and inpatient settings.

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with at least 1 year of experience who are licensed in Pennsylvania and are interested in a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare system. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.