Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care & Emergency | Day Shift | Allentown, PA

This 13-week contract places an experienced Respiratory Therapist in a fast-paced environment serving a broad patient population — neonates through geriatrics — across Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department settings.

Shift & Schedule

• Days, 3×12 hours (07:00–19:30)
• Weekend coverage required (every other weekend)
• No on-call required

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start: December 14, 2026
• First-time travelers welcome

Required Credentials

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Valid Pennsylvania state license at time of submission

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years in Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department
• Comfort across all age groups: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Clinical Scope

You'll manage high-acuity patients requiring mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, nitric oxide therapy, and advanced airway management. Additional responsibilities include arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, tracheostomy care, bronchoscopy assistance, weaning protocols, and chest physiotherapy. Proficiency with advanced ventilator equipment — including high-frequency oscillators and jet ventilators — is expected.

Dress Code

• Dark grey scrubs

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• RTO requests must be submitted at time of application and approved by the facility