Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 3x12-hour schedule (06:30 - 19:00), with every other weekend required.

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients, including those in critical care settings. The role involves assistance in intubation, extubation, and the management of various respiratory devices. The ideal candidate will be proficient in treating adult and geriatric patients with a diverse range of respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and interventions for patients in critical care and emergency department settings.
• Assist with intubation and extubation procedures.
• Implement and manage mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis and interpret results.
• Conduct nebulizer treatments and aerosol therapy.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care practices.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Oklahoma respiratory therapist license (valid at the time of submission).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• National Board for Respiratory Care certification (RRT or CRT).
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program with a minimum of 20 quarter hours in science (A.S. degree required; B.S. degree preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in critical care or similar settings preferred.
• Proficiency in using Epic charting system.

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!