Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a part-time, on-site role in Indiana, PA.

You will administer respiratory therapies, monitor patient responses, perform ABG testing, and manage ventilators while collaborating with the care team. The position requires BLS, NBRC RRT credentialing or planned completion within six months, and a strong foundation in critical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA/JRCRCE accredited school for respiratory care.
• AS or BS in respiratory care.
• 6-12 months experience on this job or related jobs strongly preferred.
• 1 year critical care experience preferred.
• BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.
• NBRC credential as RRT required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen, aerosols, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor and document patient response; adjust therapies as needed.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation.
• Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow).
• Respond to medical emergencies (code blue, rapid response).
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and equipment use.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Adhere to HIPAA, JCAHO and hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care

Critical care

Documentation

Education

AS or BS in respiratory care

AMA/JRCRCE accredited school

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analysis equipment

EMR documentation tools

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

Job Category: Patient Care

Requisition Number: REGIS002881

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Description

In this role you will be:

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient response to therapy; make appropriate recommendations and adjustments.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation.
• Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilators (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, etc.).
• Respond to medical emergencies including code blue and rapid response situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and equipment use.
• Ensure proper functioning, cleaning, and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and all regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, JCAHO).

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION:
  • Graduate of an AMA/JRCRCE accredited school for respiratory care
  • AS or BS in respiratory care
• EXPERIENCE:
  • 6-12 months experience on this job or related jobs strongly preferred
  • 1 year critical care experience preferred
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
  • ACLS preferred
  • Current RCP license in Pennsylvania including evidence of certification on bi-annual basis
  • Credentialed as registered respiratory therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required or obtained within 6 months of hire
    • NOTE: if you were credentialed by the NBRC on or after July 1, 2002, you must participate in the continuing competency program to maintain your NBRC credentials. Credentials awarded prior are not subject to this program.

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