Respiratory Therapist Job in Altoona, PA

You will work as a Respiratory Therapist at West Central – UPMC Altoona, providing respiratory therapy services and life support to patients across all service areas. This is a 90-day travel assignment beginning August 31, 2026.

Schedule and Pay

• 3x12 rotating shifts (36 hours per week)
• Weekly pay: $2,233.80

Your Responsibilities

• Read prescriptions and review patient information to assess cardiopulmonary condition and determine treatment requirements
• Measure arterial blood gases and interpret clinical data to optimize patient outcomes
• Determine appropriate methods for administering inhalants and make modifications compatible with physician orders
• Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
• Monitor and adjust equipment to ensure specified treatment parameters including volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature
• Monitor patient physiological responses including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist patients with breathing exercises
• Perform pulmonary function tests for physician use in diagnosis
• Assist with transport of mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations
• Maintain patient charts with pertinent identification and therapy information
• Consult with physicians in the event of adverse reactions

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory program
• Required certifications and licenses: Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), State License, PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, PA Act 73
• NRP may be required for certain facilities