Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Muncy, PA 17756

Shift: Any (3x12’s)

Pay: $44.00/hr.

Scheduled Pay: Bi-Weekly

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and short-term disability after 90 days

For more information, please contact Breanna D. directly at bdrollinger@alinestaffing.com

Respiratory Therapist Description/Duties

• Assess patient condition by reading prescriptions, measuring arterial blood gases, and reviewing patient information.
• Determine treatment requirements, including type, duration, and medication dosages.
• Choose the best method for administering inhalants and make necessary adjustments per physician’s orders.
• Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.
• Maintain patient charts and order repairs as needed.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and supervise students.
• Set up and operate respiratory therapy devices, ensuring optimal treatment parameters.
• Monitor and adjust equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Evaluate medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and perform necessary procedures, such as bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and consult with physicians on adverse reactions.

Respiratory Therapist Requirements

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
• BLS or CPR Certification required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

JOB ID# 148941

Keywords: Respiratory Therapist, RRT, Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Medicine, Ventilator Management, Oxygen Therapy, Nebulizer Therapy, Patient Assessment, Breathing Treatments, Mechanical Ventilation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Airway Management, Chest Physiotherapy, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ABG Analysis (Arterial Blood Gas), Respiratory Equipment, Respiratory Diagnostic Testing