Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist

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ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy (Night Shift) in Cleveland, Ohio.

Location

Cleveland, OH

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

This position is for Night Shift, working three 12-hour shifts.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as prescribed. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, explaining procedures and equipment to patients, and providing education upon discharge. Therapists will operate various ventilatory equipment, oxygen devices, aerosol devices, nebulizers, and perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning. They will also conduct monitoring techniques such as oximetry and capnography, as well as review patient chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation to patients.
• Perform routine chest physiotherapy and suctioning via various methods.
• Monitor patients through oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Review patients' chest x-rays for further evaluation.
• Conduct 12-Lead EKGs and recognize basic arrhythmias.
• Assist with procedures related to respiratory care such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Provide tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tubes.
• Perform arterial punctures and determine ventilation efficiency while documenting relevant information.
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry and error correction.

Required Experience

Prior experience in a respiratory care setting is preferred, along with familiarity with various respiratory equipment and monitoring techniques.

Certifications/Licensure

Current Respiratory Therapist license and certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are 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.