Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Allied Travel Careers  is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Resp Tech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219!

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Pennsylvania

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent), as well as insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Set up, self-test, operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; document all treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and patient chart

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the scope of professional practice
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ventilator experience required, including experience with the Hamilton C3 ventilator
• Ability and comfort working independently with minimal supervision

• Experience with bronchoscopy assistance, percutaneous tracheostomy procedures, and chest tube placement
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience performing PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices

• Opportunity to work in a clinically diverse respiratory therapy role with exposure to a wide range of advanced procedures and equipment
• Supportive contract opportunity allowing experienced respiratory therapists to apply their full scope of skills in a meaningful patient care environment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Healthcare Staffing Services

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is the last recruiting partner you will ever need. We provide solid, scalable staffing solutions that make sense for your facility. With competitive rates and experienced staff, Concentric Healthcare professionals are not just skilled, but motivated and dedicated to top notch performance.

We are confident that our staff will not only meet, but exceed the expectations you have for your facility. And we support that confidence through rigorous screening processes that include (but are not limited to): criminal background, drug screens, motor vehicle reports, educational verification and employment confirmation.

Even further, we conduct individual behavioral interviews to look for a history of success, longevity, and consistency. At Concentric Healthcare, we take staffing partnerships seriously and you will notice the difference.

We can deliver the professionals you need, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And we mean 24/7 – we never utilize an answering service. When you call Concentric Healthcare Staffing at our Scottsdale, Arizona headquarters, you will speak with a real Concentric employee who can help evaluate and fill your staffing needs as quickly as possible.

Choose from a wide range of healthcare staffing solutions:

• Per Diem/Local
• Travel and Block Booking
• Temp-to-Hire
• Direct Placement

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