Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of their professional license and with minimal supervision. They evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans while educating them about procedures and equipment prior to discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment, oxygen devices, and nebulizers for medication administration, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance and manage patient suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods.
• Monitor patients using oximetry and capnography, ensuring adherence to facility policies.
• Review patients' chest x-rays for necessary further evaluation.
• Perform 12-lead EKG and assist in basic arrhythmia recognition, as well as conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures, including bronchoscopy, perc trachs, and chest tube placements.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including tube insertion and removal during emergencies and routine situations.
• Accurately record treatment information and patient responses on respiratory care records and patient charts, ensuring communication with attending and pulmonary physicians.
• Facilitate preventative maintenance and repair of respiratory equipment as needed.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Schedule

This position follows a Night 3x12 hour schedule.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

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!