Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 10-week contract position from October 23 to December 3.

Schedule

Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts per week.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed. This role involves evaluating patients and recommending appropriate treatment plans while operating various respiratory equipment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using a variety of ventilatory and oxygen devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning to promote secretion clearance.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography following established policies.
• Evaluate patients' chest X-rays and conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures and perform tracheostomy care.
• Engage in arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation as per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Document all relevant treatment details and communicate with healthcare professionals regarding therapy efficiency.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Valid Respiratory Therapy license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience in a similar role 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!