Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 3x12.0 hours.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory therapy and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed, all within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance and suction patients via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays for further evaluation as necessary.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies and assist in respiratory-related procedures.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tubes.
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Document all treatments and patient responses accurately on respiratory care records.
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charges and electronic records.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Candidates must be licensed Respiratory Therapists and should have relevant clinical experience in a hospital setting. Certification in BLS and ACLS is required.

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!