Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift - 3 shifts of 12 hours per week.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by offering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, while operating within the scope of their professional license and with minimal supervision. This role evaluates patient needs and recommends treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Administers physician-prescribed treatments including operating various ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices.
• Conducts patient evaluations and provides education regarding treatments, procedures, and equipment.
• Performs chest physiotherapy and suctioning using various methods including oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal.
• Monitors and reports on oximetry and capnography, including routine review of patient chest x-rays.
• Assists with procedures related to respiratory care such as bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care.
• Performs arterial punctures and analyzes ventilation efficiency, documenting and reporting results accurately.
• Follows laboratory testing protocols, including specimen handling and quality control measures.
• Administers CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines and manages mechanical ventilation operations.
• Communicates effectively with attending physicians on patient therapy efficiency and maintains accurate patient records.
• Facilitates the preventive maintenance and repair of respiratory equipment as needed.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Current and valid Respiratory Therapy license is required. Experience in performing advanced respiratory procedures 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!