Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Location

New York

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day 3x12-Hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our critical care team. This role involves providing respiratory care for adult patients in various care areas including the ICU, ER, and other departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in critical care respiratory therapy practices and be comfortable in handling patients of all ages, from neonates to adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients.
• Perform critical functions such as extubation, airway placements, and suctioning.
• Administer medications through various delivery systems.
• Interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and manage ventilator settings.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide quality patient care.
• Provide care to COVID-19 populations as required.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy, preferably in critical care settings.
• Valid NY State License required prior to submission.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, CRT, NRP.
• First-time travelers accepted; local candidates not accepted.
• Experience with EPIC charting system is a hard requirement.

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!