Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Location

Cincinnati, OH and KY

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day Shift: 3x12 hours

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as prescribed within their professional licensure. This role involves evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans while educating patients about procedures and equipment usage during discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment.
• Administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation as needed.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning through different methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography, and review patients' chest x-rays for evaluation.
• Assist with bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and other respiratory care procedures.
• Perform tracheostomy care and handle arterial puncture according to policy.
• Maintain mechanical ventilation and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians about therapy efficacy.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments, charging, and patient responses.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Ohio and Kentucky Respiratory Therapy licenses preferred. Experience in intensive care settings is beneficial.

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!