Respiratory Therapist

Schedule

Night Shift: 3x12 hours

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport within the facility as medically prescribed and with minimal supervision. This position evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans while explaining the purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, providing necessary education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments and operate ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Conduct suctioning of patients through various methods.
• Perform oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
• Review patients' chest x-rays and perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assist with procedures related to respiratory care, including bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Conduct tracheostomy care and arterial punctures as per protocol.
• Maintain and monitor mechanical ventilation on various equipment.
• Record treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and charts.
• Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Ensure accurate respiratory therapy charging and data entry.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Candidate must possess relevant licensure and certifications in respiratory therapy.

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!