Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night Shift: 3x12.0 hours per week.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed. The role involves minimal supervision, evaluation of patients, and recommendation of treatment plans. This position requires explaining the purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, as well as providing necessary education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, oxygen, and aerosol devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning using multiple methods.
• Monitor and conduct oximetry and capnography in accordance with policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays and perform 12-Lead EKGs with basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assist with procedures such as Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, and Chest Tube placement.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including tube insertion and removal.
• Conduct arterial punctures and test for ventilation efficiency.
• Engage in cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Record treatments and patient responses in charts and communicate relevant information during shift transitions.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging and handle equipment set-up, testing, and maintenance.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Candidates must possess a valid Respiratory Therapy License and relevant clinical experience in a hospital setting.

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!