Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12.0 hours.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and assisting with patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and minimal supervision. Key responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and conducting physician-prescribed treatments using various respiratory equipment and devices to administer medications, ventilation, and oxygenation. The therapist performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning, monitoring, and various tests related to respiratory care, including pulmonary function studies and EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Administer routine respiratory treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen, aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Conduct oximetry, capnography monitoring, and review of chest x-rays.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including Bronchoscopy and Chest Tube placement.
• Perform tracheostomy care and manage arterial punctures.
• Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in the respiratory care records.
• Communicate effectively with physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and patient status.
• Maintain and operate mechanical ventilation equipment, performing necessary checks and maintenance.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Must possess a valid Respiratory Therapy license and relevant certifications such as BLS and ACLS. Experience in a clinical setting 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
• 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!