Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Assignment Duration

This is a 12-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift: 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Job Description

The position involves providing critical care respiratory therapy to patients across all age groups, including neonates in a Level 3 and/or 4 NICU setting. The therapist will be responsible for operating high-frequency vents and managing ventilated patients in various care settings, including adult units.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments to patients, including ventilator management for neonates and adults.
• Conduct assessments and perform procedures such as intubation and extubation.
• Utilize special equipment including Jet Ventilation and ECMO.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team approach for patient care in critical care settings.
• Monitor and interpret arterial blood gases to adjust therapy as necessary.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care respiratory therapy, with strong experience in pediatric and NICU settings.
• Active RRT certification and current Maryland or Compact state RN license.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS required.
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma and Med/Surg ICU settings preferred.
• Comfortable caring for both pediatric and adult patients.

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
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• 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!