Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

This is a 13-week contract position.

Night shift, 3x12.0 hours.

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed. The role includes evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, along with educating patients on procedures, treatments, and home care upon discharge.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct physician prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitor oximetry and capnography, and review patient chest x-rays for further evaluation.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies and assist with respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including tube insertion and removal (emergent and non-emergent).
• Ensure proper arterial puncture technique and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Follow laboratory testing policies including specimen handling, documentation, and quality controls.
• Perform CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines and manage mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately in the respiratory care records and patient charts.
• Communicate effectively with physicians regarding therapy efficiency and report vital information during hand-offs.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

Valid Respiratory Therapy licensure and relevant certifications are required.

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!

Client Details City Oregon State OH Zip Code 43616