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, delivering intensive respiratory therapy and assisting with patient transport as medically prescribed. This role involves evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, explaining treatment procedures, and providing education to patients upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician prescribed respiratory treatments using a variety of ventilatory equipment and devices to administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Conduct suctioning and oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays as needed for further evaluation.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assist in procedures related to respiratory care, including bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.
• Perform arterial puncture and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Follow all laboratory policies related to testing, quality control, and documentation.
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Document all relevant patient information and treatment responses accurately.
• Communicate efficiently with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding patient therapy efficacy.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Active licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required. Certification in BLS and ACLS is 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!