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 through intensive respiratory care and patient transport, as medically prescribed and within the scope of professional licensing. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing various ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers for administering medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning via multiple methods, including oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal suctioning.
• Utilize oximetry and capnography monitoring per policy.
• Review patient's chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies according to policy.
• Assist with respiratory procedures, including bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care.
• Perform arterial puncture as per policy, monitoring and reporting test results accurately.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy documentation, including patient response and treatment records.
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding patient therapy efficiency.
• Facilitate preventative maintenance and repair of respiratory equipment.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS.
• Experience in a clinical respiratory therapy setting preferred.

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!