Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Per Diem

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in the ICU and ED. The role includes initiating and managing ventilation, assisting with bronchoscopy, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-approved program, NBRC RRT, state license, and BLS/ACLS. New graduates will be considered with strong clinical activity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC approved respiratory therapy program and NBRC RRT in good standing.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred; state license required.
• Active NBRC RRT credential; BLS/ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Make rapid, clinically sound decisions with diverse data.
• Demonstrate competence in all areas of respiratory care.
• Multitask and prioritize per patient acuity and workload.
• Determine therapy and adjust plans per approved protocols.
• Document accurately in the EHR per requirements.
• Manage mechanical ventilation: initiation, maintenance, weaning.
• Engage in daily 1:1 and rounds; discuss data and recommendations.
• Recognize emergencies and initiate action per protocol.
• Assist bronchoscopy procedures per policy.
• Evaluate PFTs, ABG/VBGs, CXR, ventilator waveforms, oximetry, capnography.
• Educate patients and families; support orientation of new hires.
• Maintain and sanitize equipment; ensure preventive maintenance.
• Practice cost-effective patient care and resource stewardship.
• Maintain clean, orderly work environment.

Skills

Decision making

Respiratory care knowledge

Multitasking

Therapy planning

EHR documentation

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency response

Bronchoscopy assistance

Diagnostic interpretation (PFT/ABG/VBG

Patient and family education

Mentoring/education of staff

Equipment maintenance

Cost-conscious care

Workload prioritization

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program

NBRC RRT certification

State license to practice Respiratory Therapy

RRT-ACCS / RRT-NPS / AE-C / COPD-E preferred

BLS & ACLS required; PALS / NRP / S.T.A.B.L.E preferred

Baccalaureate degree preferred

Job description

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 competent 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 & Cert

• - 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

• 1. Ability to make rapid and clinically sound decisions with a variety of details efficiently and effectively and demonstration of initiative and sound judgement in problem solving.
• 2. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in all areas of respiratory care.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Determines appropriate therapy and adjusts treatment plans accordingly based on approved patient and RT driven protocols.
• 5. Consistently provides accurate and thorough documentation in the EHR per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
• 6. Manages mechanical ventilation including initiation, maintenance, and weaning according to ventilator management and weaning protocols and policy.
• 7. 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.
• 8. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action. Guthrie Position Description Position Title Registered Respiratory Therapist Department Entity Job Code Job Family 2036
• 9. Assists with bronchoscopy procedures in accordance with policy.
• 10. Evaluate various diagnostic procedures including PFTS, ABG and VBGs, chest x-rays, ventilator wave forms, oximetry, and end tidal CO2 monitoring.
• 11. Provides patient and family education.
• 12. Assists with the orientation of new hires and the precepting of students.
• 13. Ensures equipment is clean, assembled appropriately, and compliant with preventive maintenance requirements when appropriate.
• 14. Demonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly.
• 15. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

Other Duties

• 1. Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies.
• 2. Maintains active status with NBRC
• 3. Remains current with all RQI requirements
• 4. Attend department meetings and mandatory in-services.
• 5. Assists with special projects and committees as assigned.
• 6. Demonstrates competencies as specified annually.
• 7. Practices good customer service/patient experience
• 8. Regularly assists coworkers as necessary.
• 9. Supports department and organizational QA/QI/PI initiatives and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• 10. Possesses high ethical standards.
• 11. Maintains effective inter-and-intra departmental relationships and conducts self in a professional manner.
• 12. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in a courteous and tactful manner.
• 13. Participate in community and employee engagement activities.
• 14. Supports and adheres to all Guthrie Values.
• 15. Complies with organizational and departmental dress code standards; consistently neat and well groomed.
• 16. 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