Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Job Description

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population-specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as prescribed by physicians.
• Conduct pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Assess patient conditions and develop appropriate care plans.
• Document all care and procedures in compliance with established guidelines.
• Take on leadership duties in the absence of supervisory staff.

Schedule

This position follows a schedule from 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Respiratory Care license or certification.
• Completion of COVID-19 Vaccine requirement.
• Other specific vaccinations and health history as required (e.g., MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza).
• Driver's License/State ID for identification purposes.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Valid clinical skills credentials.

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!