Respiratory Therapist - Regional Float, Registered

Azza HealthCare Agency; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Float to deliver expert respiratory care across multiple hospital sites in Pennsylvania. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy, managing ventilators, performing blood gas sampling, and supporting discharge planning. Flexibility for day/night shifts and on-call weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program.
• Minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
• Ability to float between multiple hospital locations.
• Strong communication, clinical, and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility for various shifts, including day and night, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and establish care plans.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Administer aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and airway maintenance.
• Manage mechanical ventilators and monitor patient parameters.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions.
• Assist with intra-hospital transport and emergency airway management.
• Conduct blood gas sampling and operate monitoring equipment.
• Support discharge planning and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as Shift Coordinator and preceptor for students and new staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Skills

Flexibility

Shift Flexibility

Education

Specialty Training Program

Job description

Role: Respiratory Therapist Float responsible for delivering expert respiratory care across multiple hospital sites.

Responsibilities Include

• Performing thorough patient assessments and establishing care plans.
• Communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
• Administering therapeutic modalities such as aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, and artificial airway maintenance.
• Managing mechanical ventilators and monitoring patient parameters.
• Providing patient and family education related to respiratory conditions.
• Assisting with intra-hospital patient transport and emergency airway management.
• Conducting blood gas sampling and managing monitoring equipment.
• Supporting discharge planning and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Serving as Shift Coordinator and preceptor for students and new staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program.
• Minimum of 2 years’ related experience.
• Ability to float between multiple hospital locations.
• Strong communication, clinical, and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility for various shifts, including day and night, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Key Attributes

Dedication to patient safety, adherence to standards, and a collaborative approach to care. Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and involvement in community initiatives are available.