Respiratory Therapist

Purposelink Recruitment; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Respiratory care stipend

Job summary

Purposelink Recruitment partners with a respected Pittsburgh healthcare facility to recruit a Contract Respiratory Therapist (RT). The role focuses on delivering high-quality respiratory care in a clinical setting, with competitive hourly pay and recruiter support.

Candidates should have 2+ years RT experience, CRT/RRT or state license, strong ventilator management and patient communication skills, and familiarity with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Active Respiratory Therapist Certification and/or License (CRT or RRT).
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care protocols and ventilator management.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator management.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on clinical response.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Safely operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and therapies.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Ventilator management

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

CRT or RRT Certification and/or State License

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Contract Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Pittsburgh, PA

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Schedule: Contract
Experience Required: 2+ Years
Credentials: Active CRT, RRT, or State License

About the Opportunity

A respected healthcare facility in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a contract assignment. This role is ideal for RTs who thrive in clinical environments, deliver exceptional patient care, and want a contract position with competitive pay and strong recruiter support.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, chest physiotherapy, and ventilator management
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on clinical response
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Safely operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and therapies

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent Respiratory Therapy experience
• Active Respiratory Therapist Certification and/or License (CRT or RRT)
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care protocols and ventilator management
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and patient-care skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care, critical care, or emergency department experience
• Experience with EMR systems

Contract Details

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible scheduling based on facility needs
• Opportunity to support a respected healthcare organization in the Pittsburgh region