Respiratory Therapist

Location

Salem, VA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 07:00-19:00

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for delivering patient care in a dynamic hospital environment, supporting various respiratory therapy needs and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities

• Administer basic floor therapies including Nebulizer treatments, CPT, nocturnal pulse oximetry, and obtaining ABGs.
• Manage BiPAP and ventilator settings for patients.
• Conduct procedures including high humidity nebulization (HHN), chest physiotherapy (CPT), BiPAP management, and extubation.
• Ensure compliance with required certifications and hospital protocols.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in ventilator and BiPAP management is preferred.
• ICU experience is advantageous.

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!