Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Washington

Assignment Duration: This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule (19:00 - 07:00). Every other weekend required.

Job Description: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will provide high-quality respiratory care in a dynamic, acute care environment. The therapist will be required to float between units and provide care to a variety of patient populations, including pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics.

Responsibilities:

• Aerosol therapy administration and setup
• Management of mechanical ventilation and high-pressure alarms
• Troubleshooting and providing pulmonary hygiene
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Trach care and management
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Washington State Respiratory Therapy License (WA LIC) in hand
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications are mandatory
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience with preferred trauma level experience
• Experience in pediatrics and high-acuity settings is advantageous

Why ARMStaffing?

• 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
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• 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!