Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Details

Client Name
Select Specialty Hospital - Spectrum Health Grand Rapids

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Respiratory Therapist

Specialty
Respiratory Therapist

Job ID
38390170

Job Title
Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Weekly Pay
$1938.8


Shift Details

Shift
12 Hour Night

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
11/02/2026

End Date
02/06/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and transporting patients into and out of the facility as medically prescribed. They evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans, while explaining the purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, along with providing necessary education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various physician-prescribed treatments utilizing ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, as well as oxygen and aerosol devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning of patients by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal).
• Monitor oximetry and capnography according to policy, and review patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement.
• Provide tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent).
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency, recording and reporting test results.
• Adhere to all policies related to laboratory testing, including specimen handling and quality control.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging including data entry and error correction.

Schedule

This position follows a Night 3x12.0 schedule.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Candidates must possess the appropriate licensure and certifications relevant to the position of Respiratory Therapist.

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
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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!

Client Details

Address
1840 Wealthy St SE

City
Grand Rapids

State
MI

Zip Code
49506


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