Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift - 3x12.0 hours.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed. This role involves evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients about procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and promote secretion clearance using appropriate equipment.
• Manage suctioning of patients by various methods such as oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal suctioning.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography in accordance with policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies as per policy.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care.
• Perform arterial punctures and determine ventilation efficiency; monitor and report test results.
• Guarantee proper function of ventilatory equipment through setup, self-testing, and maintenance.
• Document and communicate treatment information and patient responses accurately.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry and error correction.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required, along with BLS and ACLS certification. Candidates should also have experience in administering respiratory treatments.

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!