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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

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Resp Tech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213!

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
• Perform arterial punctures, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Set up, self-test, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment; assist with preventative maintenance and repair as needed
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records; communicate patient status during shift-to-shift handoff rounds

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or certification valid in the state of Pennsylvania
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Ability to evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure
• Experience operating a variety of ventilatory and respiratory care equipment
• Ability to perform arterial punctures and interpret results to assess ventilation efficiency

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage and video laryngoscope systems
• Experience with patient transport into and out of a facility setting

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic clinical environment with the opportunity to apply a broad range of advanced respiratory therapy skills
• Contract opportunity offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized therapy discipline

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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