Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Salem, VA

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

Schedule: 19:00 - 07:00, rotating weekend shifts (3, 12-hour shifts per week)

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will provide essential respiratory care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for carrying out various therapies and assessments to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Administer basic floor therapies including Nebulization Treatment, CPT, and Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry
• Obtain Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)
• Perform Bipap Management and Ventilator management
• Execute extubation procedures as needed
• Participate in patient care for floating areas including CICU, SICU, MICU, and step-down units

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Current BLS certification
• Experience with Bipap and Ventilator management preferred
• ICU experience is highly desirable

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
• 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!