Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 3x12.0 hours.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, offering intensive respiratory care and transport within the facility as medically prescribed. This role involves evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, explaining procedures and equipment to patients, and providing necessary education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, oxygen, and aerosol devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning through multiple methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures such as Bronchoscopy and Chest Tube placement.
• Perform tracheostomy care, arterial puncture, and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Follow laboratory testing policies and procedures, including quality controls and maintenance.
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of treatments and communicate with the care team regarding patient progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Relevant experience in respiratory care settings.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!