Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, administering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. The therapist evaluates patients and recommends appropriate treatment plans while ensuring clear communication regarding the procedures and equipment used.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory and aerosol equipment.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Administer suctioning techniques (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal).
• Monitor oximetry and capnography according to established policies.
• Review patients’ chest x-rays and assist with evaluations as needed.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies and assist in respiratory care-related procedures.
• Perform tracheostomy care and manage endotracheal tube procedures.
• Carry out arterial punctures and assess ventilation efficiency.
• Maintain documentation of treatments and communicate patient responses to attending physicians.
• Ensure accuracy in respiratory therapy charging and data entry.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Respiratory Therapist licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification 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!