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type: 'JobPosting'
title: 'Respiratory Therapist -Casual'
url: 'https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23360796/respiratory-therapist-casual/'
job_id: '23360796'
organization: 'SFX Demo'
location: 'Seneca, PA'
employment_type: 'Casual'
date_posted: '2025-12-07T11:16:08.93Z'
date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:03.143Z'
---

# Respiratory Therapist -Casual

- Location: Seneca, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Allied Health
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Northwest
- Pay: $25.83–$41.64 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-07T11:16:08.93Z

## Description

**Make a difference where your skills matter most.** ST Health Northwest is seeking a **Casual Respiratory Therapist** to support respiratory care, EKG, PFT, and EEG services across our rural hospital. Deliver evidence-based therapy and life-support interventions using the latest modalities while caring for patients of all ages.

**Shifts:** typically, 12 hours

**Responsibilities:**

###### **Clinical Care**

- Review prescriptions, arterial blood gases, and patient information to assess condition and determine appropriate therapy type, duration, and medication dosages.

- Determine the most effective method for administering inhalants, including necessary precautions and modifications aligned with physician orders.

- Monitor patient responses to therapy—vital signs, ABGs, and lab values—and adjust treatment as needed.

- Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist patients with breathing exercises.

- Conduct pulmonary function tests to support physician diagnosis.

- Consult with physicians regarding adverse reactions or changes in patient status.

- Assist with transporting mechanically ventilated patients and respond to all code situations.

**Technical & Equipment Management**

- Set up and operate respiratory care equipment, including mechanical ventilators, gas administration systems, environmental control devices, and aerosol generators.

- Ensure treatment parameters—such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature—are accurately maintained.

- Administer medicinal gases and aerosol medications while monitoring and adjusting equipment for optimal therapeutic effect.

- Inspect, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation; initiate repair requests as needed.

**Documentation & Communication**

- Maintain accurate and thorough patient charts documenting all relevant identification and therapy information.

###### **Education & Training**

- Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and healthcare personnel.

- Supervise students during clinical training.

- Graduate of a **CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program** required.

- Students with a **temporary respiratory license** may begin employment with Human Resources approval and submission of official transcripts.

- Respiratory Therapists earning their CRT credential from the NBRC after July 1, 2002 must maintain certification per NBRC requirements.

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**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances**

- **BLS or CPR certification** (AHA-standard, including didactic and skills demonstration) required within 30 days of hire.

- **CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician)**

- **Osteopathic Respiratory Care** *or* **Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)** license, as applicable.

**ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

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