Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

This is a 13-week contract position.

Night shift, 3x12.0.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of their professional license and with minimal supervision. The professional evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans, while also explaining treatment purposes, procedures, and equipment to patients, providing essential education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Administer various oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer treatments to deliver medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Conduct suctioning by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Perform oximetry and capnography monitoring according to established policies.
• Review patient chest x-rays and interpret findings to determine further evaluation needs.
• Carry out pulmonary function studies and assist with related procedures (e.g., Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube placement).
• Manage tracheostomy care, including the insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Maintain respiratory therapy records, documenting treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Engage in communication with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation in compliance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Must possess a valid Respiratory Therapist license and adhere to state regulations governing practice.

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!