Respiratory Therapist

Location

Not specified

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 care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients about their care upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal).
• Monitor oximetry and capnography according to policy, with routine review of patient's chest x-rays.
• Perform and assist with pulmonary function studies and procedures relating to respiratory care (e.g., Bronchoscopy, chest tube placement).
• Provide tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Monitor arterial puncture results and determine efficiency of ventilation.
• Record treatment information and communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging and documentation.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Qualifications include relevant licensure and experience in respiratory therapy. Certification in BLS and ACLS is required.

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!