Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night 3x12.0 shift

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by administering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as prescribed by a physician. This role encompasses evaluating patients and developing treatment plans, while ensuring minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Explain the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients.
• Administer physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Conduct suctioning procedures using various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal).
• Monitor patients using oximetry and capnography.
• Review and assess patients' chest x-rays and conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care-related procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including the insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Perform arterial punctures and assess ventilation efficiency.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintain and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Accurately document and communicate patient treatments and responses in medical records.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Candidates must possess a valid Respiratory Therapist license and relevant certifications to perform duties as outlined.

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!