Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by administering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed, all within the scope of their professional license and with minimal supervision. This role includes evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans while educating them about procedures, tests, and equipment used in their care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments and operate various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Administer oxygen, aerosol therapies, and nebulizations to patients as per orders.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal).
• Monitor oximetry and capnography; review patients' chest x-rays to evaluate for further interventions.
• Execute pulmonary function studies and assist with procedures related to respiratory care.
• Perform tracheostomy care and maintain adequate drainage via PleurX catheter or similar devices.
• Conduct arterial punctures and assess ventilation efficiency; keep accurate records of patient responses to treatments.
• Engage in communication with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Maintain proper documentation and respiratory therapy charging.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Schedule

This position offers a Day shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active Respiratory Therapist license.
• Experience in providing respiratory care and managing ventilatory equipment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

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!