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, delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. The therapist evaluates patients, recommends treatment plans, and explains the purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, providing necessary education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments operating various ventilatory equipment.
• Administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation to patients.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance using specialized equipment.
• Conduct suctioning procedures and monitor oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies as necessary.
• Assist in respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor efficiency of ventilation.
• Ensure accurate respiratory therapy documentation and patient chart records.
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Respiratory Therapy License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is 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!