Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 7PM to 7:30AM Shift

Location: Maine

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

Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with weekend hours required.

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team. The RRT will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients across the facility, including acute care pediatrics, NICU/PICU, and adult acute and critical care.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage respiratory therapy procedures and care to patients of varying ages.
• Monitor and assess patient respiratory status and interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Utilize advanced respiratory equipment including Drager V500 and VN500, Hamilton T1 and C1, and others.
• Participate in the education of patients and their families regarding respiratory health.
• Float to other units as required to ensure patient care continuity.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an RRT in a tertiary, teaching hospital setting.
• Current RRT license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred, and NRP for NICU preferred.
• Experience in pediatrics and critical care is highly desirable.

Personality Fit: Ideal candidates will be team players with excellent communication skills, flexible and adaptable to changing patient care environments.

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!