Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Vetted Solutions; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mentorship

Community involvement

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to assess patients and plan respiratory care, ensuring optimal patient experiences.

The role involves performing treatments such as aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and airway management, operating ventilators, and aiding in discharge planning. This position may include shift coordination and training responsibilities within a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency with respiratory equipment, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans for respiratory needs.
• Perform treatments including aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and airway management.
• Operate mechanical ventilators and support intra-hospital transport.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and discharge planning.
• Support shifts as Shift Coordinator and serve as a preceptor for trainees.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Respiratory equipment

Communication

Education

Respiratory Therapy program graduate

High school diploma

Job description

Role:

Per Diem Respiratory Therapist responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering respiratory care to patients, ensuring optimal patient and family experiences.

Key Duties:

Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop care plans, perform treatments such as aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and airway management, and operate mechanical ventilators. Assist in procedures like bronchoscopy, monitor patient status with non-invasive tools, and support intra-hospital transport. Provide patient and family education on disease management, and assist with discharge planning for respiratory-related needs. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory standards, and institutional protocols. Serve as Shift Coordinator and preceptor for trainees.

Qualifications & Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program. Strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency with respiratory equipment, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and care teams.

Work Environment & Benefits:

Work typically occurs in a clinical setting with options for self-scheduling, including day, evening, and night shifts. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, wellness programs, mentorship, and community involvement opportunities.

This role emphasizes patient safety, professional growth, teamwork, and adherence to standards of care.