Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift - 3x12.0 hours

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by offering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed. This role involves evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, explaining procedures and treatments to patients, and providing necessary education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen, and aerosol devices to administer prescribed medications.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitor and perform oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Review patient's chest x-rays to evaluate their condition.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies and assist in procedures related to respiratory care.
• Provide tracheostomy care and insert/remove tracheostomy tubes as needed.
• Perform arterial punctures and determine ventilation efficiency; record and report test results.
• Engage in cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintain accurate charging information and document all pertinent treatments and patient responses.
• Communicate effectively with physicians on the efficiency of therapy administered.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of respiratory therapy equipment.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

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

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!