Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day Shift: 3x12.0

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed. This role operates under minimal supervision while evaluating patients and recommending individualized treatment plans. Responsibilities include explaining treatment purposes and procedures, conducting physician-prescribed treatments, operating various ventilatory and aerosol equipment, and providing necessary education upon patient discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and recommend treatment plans.
• Administer routine respiratory treatments utilizing a variety of equipment.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Execute suctioning of patients through various methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review chest x-rays and conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Assist in procedures related to respiratory care, including bronchoscopy and chest tube placements.
• Manage tracheostomy care and perform arterial punctures according to policy.
• Carry out cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Document patient responses and maintain accurate respiratory therapy records.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff regarding patient therapy efficiency.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging and data entry.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Valid respiratory therapist license required. Advanced certifications in BLS and ACLS recommended.

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!