Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night Shift: 3 x 12 hours

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, all within the scope of their professional license and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, explaining treatment purposes and procedures, and providing necessary education upon discharge to home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments, operating various ventilatory and aerosol equipment.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Administer suctioning through oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Conduct routine reviews of patients' chest x-rays for further evaluation.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assist with respiratory care-related procedures, including bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and more.
• Perform adequate drainage of the chest via appropriate devices.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including tube insertion and removal.
• Carry out arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Adhere to policies for laboratory testing and quality control.
• Perform CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Set up and test ventilatory equipment and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Record pertinent information related to treatments and patient responses.
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficacy.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging and data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Certifications

Current Respiratory Therapist license and certifications in BLS and ACLS are 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!

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