Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, including invasive and non-invasive methods.
• Administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation to patients using oxygen and aerosol devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance and perform suctioning using various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review patient's chest x-rays for further evaluation needs.
• Carry out pulmonary function studies and assist in respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Provide tracheostomy care and perform arterial punctures as required.
• Document and report all pertinent information regarding treatments and patient responses.
• Engage in effective communication with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency.

Schedule

This position entails a night shift, working 3 consecutive 12-hour hours.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

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!