Respiratory Therapist - Prep/Recovery Unit - Per Diem

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist for their Prep/Recovery Unit. Responsibilities include performing respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and providing patient education. Candidates should have graduated from a CoARC approved program, hold a valid respiratory license, and possess RRT certification. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. This is a per diem position based in Sayre, PA, with potential for weekend and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Respiratory Therapy program and successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities and patient assessments.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and initiate proper action in emergencies.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Multitasking

Documentation accuracy

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Respiratory Therapy license in state of practice

NBRC RRT certification

Baccalaureate preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Mechanical ventilators

Job description

Respiratory Therapist – Prep/Recovery Unit – Per Diem

Position Summary: To perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities, patient assessments, and life support interventions in all treatment areas, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. To determine appropriate course of respiratory treatment using defined and approved patient‑driven and therapist‑driven protocols. To be knowledgeable and in all aspects of mechanical ventilation initiation and management, endotracheal intubation assistance, and airway protection and maintenance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. To take charge responsibly and assist provider during bronchoscopies, where applicable. Demonstrate knowledge and principles of growth and development necessary to provide care for patients of all age groups and other demographics and engage in the prioritization of job duties in a safe and timely manner and to assist team members when the individual’s workload is completed. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts on the occasion that shift vacancies arise from retirements and planned or unplanned medical or other leave.

Education, License & Certification

• Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program and have successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and remain in good standing.
• Baccalaureate preferred.
• Respiratory Therapy license in state of practice required.
• Must possess NBRC RRT certification. RRT‑ACCS, RRT‑NPS, AE‑C, and/or COPD‑E are preferred, but not required.
• BLS, ACLS required. PALS NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered upon review of clinical activity during their education.

Essential Functions

• Ability to make and clinically sound decisions with a variety of details efficiently and effectively and demonstration of initiative and sound judgement in problem solving.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in all areas of respiratory care.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in accordance with the change in patient acuity and workload. Functions independently in all patient care areas and demonstrates initiative in completing work assignments.
• Determines appropriate therapy and adjusts treatment plans accordingly based on approved patient and RT driven protocols.
• Consistently provides accurate and thorough documentation in the EHR per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Manages mechanical ventilation including initiation, maintenance, and weaning according to ventilator management and weaning protocols and policy.
• Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration 1:1 and during interdisciplinary rounding by providing dialogue of assessments and recommendations for mechanically and non‑invasively ventilated patients daily, including recommendations for the collection of additional data through radiological studies, blood gas analysis, and other laboratory reports. Seeks consult when appropriate.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action.
• Assists with bronchoscopy procedures in accordance with policy.
• Evaluate various diagnostic procedures including PFTS, ABG and VBGs, chest x‑rays, ventilator wave forms, oximetry, and end tidal CO₂ monitoring.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Assists with the orientation of new hires and the precepting of students.
• Ensures equipment is clean, assembled appropriately, and compliant with preventive maintenance requirements when appropriate.
• Demonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

Other Duties

• Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies.
• Maintains active status with NBRC.
• Remains current with all RQI requirements.
• Attend department meetings and mandatory in‑services.
• Assists with special projects and committees as assigned.
• Demonstrates competencies as specified annually.
• Practices good customer service/patient experience.
• Regularly assists coworkers as necessary.
• Supports department and organizational QA/QI/PI initiatives and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Possesses high ethical standards.
• Maintains effective inter‑and intra departmental relationships and conducts self in a professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Participate in community and employee engagement activities.
• Supports and adheres to all Guthrie Values.
• Complies with organizational and departmental dress code standards; consistently neat and well groomed.
• It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job duty and other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

Rev: 8-11-2025