Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Specialty

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shifts will be 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with every other weekend required and holiday rotations.

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will work within the pediatric unit, primarily focusing on Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) patients. The clinician will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management of patients requiring respiratory care, and will work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to provide the highest level of care.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy and life support to patients.
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret data to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide education to patients and families about respiratory care and treatment methods.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records in the Epic charting system.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in NICU or Pediatric ICU.
• Current RRT certification and state licensure as a Respiratory Care Provider.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Experience with bronchoscopy, extubation, and critical care pediatric practices.
• Epic experience is preferred.

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!