Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $2244.80
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating
Start Date: 2026-11-16
Shifts Per Week: 3
Scheduled Hours: 36
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist - Rotating Shift
Job Description
Under the general direction of a physician and by prescription, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Responsibilities are performed across all patient populations and service areas.
Responsibilities
- Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition and determine treatment requirements.
- Determine the suitable method for administering inhalants and ensure compliance with physician's orders.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of medical orders and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes.
- Set up and operate various respiratory therapy devices, ensuring treatment parameters are met.
- Monitor and adjust equipment and therapeutic responses during patient therapy sessions.
- Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist patients with breathing exercises.
- Conduct pulmonary function tests to assist in diagnosis.
- Maintain accurate patient charts with therapy information.
- Respond to all code situations and assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients.
- Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with system-wide competencies.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory program
- 2 years of experience in the field of respiratory therapy
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RTT) credential
- State License and additional certifications as applicable (e.g., NRP)
Schedule
This position operates on a rotating shift schedule, specifically 12-hour shifts over 3 days per week.
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
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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