Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $2220.80
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: 2026-08-24
Shifts Per Week: 3
Scheduled Hours: 36
Job Description
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Rotating Shift - 12 x 3
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Rotating Shift - 12 x 3
Job Description
Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
Responsibilities
- Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment.
- Determines the most suitable method of administering inhalants and modifications needed to be compatible with physician's orders.
- Evaluates the appropriateness of medical orders.
- Interprets clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
- Sets up and operates mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and aerosol generators.
- Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy.
- Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patients with breathing exercises.
- Consults with a physician in the event of adverse reactions.
- Maintains patient charts containing pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Assists in transporting mechanically ventilated patients and responds to code situations.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory program.
- 2 years of experience required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RTT) certification.
- NRP may be required for certain facilities.
- State Licensure: Compliance with PA Act 31, 33, 34, 73.
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!
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