Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed and within the professional scope of their license, all with minimal supervision. This role involves evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, as well as educating patients upon discharge to home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments operating various types of ventilatory and aerosol equipment.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Conduct suctioning using various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitor oximetry and capnography in accordance with policy.
• Review patients' chest x-rays and determine the need for further evaluation.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assist in procedures related to respiratory care (e.g., Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube placement).
• Provide tracheostomy care, including tube insertion and removal.
• Perform arterial puncture and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Document patient treatments and responses in medical records.
• Coordinate with attending physicians regarding the efficiency of therapies.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging and data entry.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Candidates must possess appropriate licensure and certifications as mandated by their specialty and state regulations.

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!