Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 3x12.0 hours.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed. The role requires evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring necessary education is provided upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning of patients using multiple methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays to determine further evaluation needs.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies and assist with respiratory care procedures.
• Administer adequate drainage of the chest and perform tracheostomy care as required.
• Perform arterial punctures and determine ventilation efficiency.
• Execute cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation on various types of equipment.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately in respiratory care records and charts.
• Communicate with physicians regarding therapy efficiency and report on hand-off communication during shifts.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license and certifications as required.

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!