Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by administering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of their professional license and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, explaining procedures and treatments, and educating patients upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment and devices.
• Performs chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Executes suctioning by different methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal).
• Monitors oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Reviews patients' chest x-rays to determine further evaluation needs.
• Performs pulmonary function studies and assists with procedures related to respiratory care.
• Conducts tracheostomy care and manages arterial punctures.
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Documents relevant information of treatments and patient responses in care records.
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians on therapy effectiveness.
• Maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging and performs data entry.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Valid respiratory therapy license as required by state regulations.

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!