Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night Shift: 3x12 hours

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory treatment and transporting patients as medically prescribed. The therapist assesses patient needs, recommends treatment plans, and educates patients on treatment procedures and equipment usage prior to discharge.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans based on medical prescriptions.
• Administer physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory and aerosol devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning using various methods.
• Conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring as per policy.
• Review patient's chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Handle tracheostomy care and arterial puncture according to policy.
• Perform routine maintenance and monitor mechanical ventilators.
• Document patient treatments and responses accurately in medical records.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient therapy.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Knowledge of BLS and ACLS protocols.
• Experience with a variety of respiratory equipment and procedures.

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!