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Hospital | Registered Respiratory Therapist

GHR HealthcareLewistown, PATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Lewistown, PA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Respiratory Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 8, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$52.78
Weekly
$1,900
Yearly (full-time)
$98,800
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $52.78/hour — 40% above the median for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania ($37.74/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania right now

  • 17 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Pennsylvania from 5 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $47.97 – $64.19/hour, median $54.58/hour.
  • Typical Respiratory Therapist pay in Pennsylvania: $37.74/hour ($78,499/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($62.17/hour across 3 jobs).

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Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Jobs – Hospital Contract in Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Apply now for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) contract in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Located in central Pennsylvania, Lewistown, PA 17044, offers a community-oriented small-town setting that provides an appealing place to live and work during your assignment. Join an on-site hospital respiratory therapy team and provide essential respiratory care in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Respiratory Therapist Job Details

  • Location: Lewistown, Pennsylvania
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital respiratory therapy department
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,970
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, from November 9, 2026, through February 7, 2027
  • Schedule: Typically 3 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week; some weeks may require up to 40 hours
  • Shift Duration: Primarily 12-hour shifts, with some 8-hour shifts available
  • Shift Pattern: Day/night rotation with potential start times of 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., or 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
  • Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend, possibly
  • Call Requirement: None
  • Holiday Requirement: None specified
  • Openings: 2

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential or equivalent Respiratory Therapist certification
  • At least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required; 3 years preferred
  • Active professional state license required
  • Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
  • Hamilton ventilator experience preferred
  • EPIC experience preferred
  • Ability to work on-site and participate in a rotating day/night schedule

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory assessments, treatments, monitoring, and patient education in a hospital setting
  • Operate and monitor respiratory support equipment, including mechanical ventilators
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to develop and implement respiratory care plans
  • Respond to changing patient conditions and provide timely respiratory interventions
  • Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record
  • Follow hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety practices

Join this Pennsylvania respiratory therapist opportunity and make a difference through high-quality patient care. Apply now for this hospital contract in Lewistown, PA.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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