Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Quick Look: ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) in Milwaukee, WI.

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Night Shift, 3x12 hours, from 19:00 to 07:00.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed. The role involves evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients upon discharge. The therapist will operate various ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning techniques as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-prescribed treatments using various respiratory devices.
• Evaluate patient statuses and determine necessary interventions.
• Conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring.
• Perform chest x-ray reviews and pulmonary function studies.
• Assist in procedures related to respiratory care, including bronchoscopy and chest tube placements.
• Provide tracheostomy care and manage device insertion/removal as required.
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Maintain documentation of treatments and patient responses.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members regarding patient care.

Required Experience

Experience in intensive respiratory care and familiarity with various respiratory equipment is required.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.