Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day Shift; 36 hours per week

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist will provide Respiratory Therapy services, ensuring evaluations and treatments of patients are completed in a timely and reliable manner. The services are aimed at inpatients, outpatients, and affiliated community groups as required.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager.
• Performs Aerosol Therapy, CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy, and Incentive Spirometry therapy.
• Manages Oxygen Therapy, BiPAP-CPAP therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Conducts pulmonary function screen diagnostic and EKG procedures.
• Performs quality control for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
• Records and reports the results of all procedures accurately.
• Performs BLS as necessary and abides by department standards.
• Assists in the departmental in-service program.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Up to three (3) years of experience in critical care and NICU.
• Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
• New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License.
• Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS and ACLS Certification from American Heart Association (AHA).

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
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• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• 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!