Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift 3x12.0

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, working three 12-hour shifts per week.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and undertaking patient transport as medically prescribed, while operating within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Explain the purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, providing necessary education upon discharge.
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments including operation of various ventilatory equipment and nebulizer devices for medication administration.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning via multiple methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Assist in procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy.
• Perform venipuncture and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy records and communicate effectively with attending physicians.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certifications in BLS and ACLS required.
• Experience operating various types of ventilatory and respiratory equipment.

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!