Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours.

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, and capnography monitoring.
• Review patient's chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures, including bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Manage tracheostomy care and perform arterial punctures.
• Conduct routine maintenance on ventilatory equipment and ensure accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with medical staff regarding patient care and effectiveness of therapy.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Respiratory Therapist license.
• Experience with ventilatory equipment and respiratory procedures.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS guidelines.

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!