Certified Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care

Location

New York

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day Shift: 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with experience in adult critical care for a challenging and rewarding position. The CRT will provide respiratory care in a fully functional 24/7 in-house department, covering areas such as the ICU, Emergency Room, Medical/Surgical units, Pediatrics, and newborn stabilization. The role requires proficiency in ventilator management, ability to work independently, and adaptability to a changing care environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and medications as prescribed.
• Perform extubation, airway placements, and tracheostomy care.
• Manage non-invasive and invasive ventilators with routine medication delivery.
• Interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and troubleshoot high pressure alarms.
• Care for patients in critical care, emergency, and pediatrics environments.
• Support COVID-19 patient populations as needed.
• Occasionally perform EKG after hours in support of the Cardiology Department.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in critical care settings.
• Active NY state license.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP required. PALS and RRT preferred.
• Experience with preferred ventilators: Servo I, LTV, Hamilton T1.
• Experience in using EPIC charting system.

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!</p