Respiratory Therapist with Trach Experience

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night 3x12.0 hours.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and educating patients about their treatments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine treatments using various ventilatory and oxygen delivery equipment.
• Perform suctioning, oximetry, capnography, and chest physiotherapy.
• Review patients' chest x-rays and conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, and chest tube placements.
• Provide tracheostomy care and perform endotracheal tube insertions and removals.
• Communicate with attending physicians about therapy efficiency and report information during shift transitions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and respiratory therapy charging, including data entry and error correction.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current and valid Respiratory Therapy licensure.
• Experience with trach care and related procedures.
• Familiarity with ventilatory equipment setup and monitoring.
• Knowledge of pulmonary function testing and emergency protocols.

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!