Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,906 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Respiratory Therapist

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day 3x12.0

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed. This role involves evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, while explaining procedures and equipment to patients and providing necessary education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine treatments using various ventilatory equipment, including both invasive and non-invasive devices.
• Administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation as prescribed.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning using various methods to promote secretion clearance.
• Conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring per policy guidelines.
• Review and evaluate patient chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies.
• Assist in respiratory care procedures, including bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Conduct 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Perform tracheostomy care and manage arterial punctures effectively.
• Engage in cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient responses on respiratory care records.
• Communicate with physicians regarding therapy efficiency and report necessary information during hand-offs.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of ventilatory equipment.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Relevant experience in a clinical setting preferred.

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!

ARMStaffing Job ID #38245521. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,07:00:00-19:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K