Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12.0 hours. Every other weekend commitment.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, administering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients on treatment procedures and equipment use. The therapist conducts routine treatments while operating various ventilatory equipment, oxygen, and aerosol devices to ensure proper medication delivery, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.

Responsibilities

• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods.
• Conduct monitoring using oximetry and capnography.
• Review patient's chest x-rays for further evaluation.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and recognize basic arrhythmias.
• Assist with procedures such as Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, and Chest Tube placement.
• Conduct tracheostomy care and insertion/removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Perform arterial puncture and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Ensure accurate respiratory therapy charging and documentation.
• Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Candidates must possess a valid Respiratory Therapy license and relevant certifications, including BLS and ACLS.

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!