Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Location

Knoxville, TN

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

This position requires a 36-hour work week with day shifts, including mandatory every other weekend.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, administering intensive respiratory care and conducting patient transport as medically prescribed. The role includes evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients about procedures, tests, and equipment. Responsibilities also involve performing physician-prescribed treatments and operating a variety of ventilatory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Explain the purpose and procedure of treatments and provide discharge education.
• Administer various treatments, including operating ventilatory equipment, oxygen, aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy and perform suctioning by various methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Review chest x-rays and recognize basic arrhythmias through EKG.
• Assist in respiratory care procedures, such as bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Maintain thorough documentation of treatments and patient responses.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team regarding patient therapy efficiency.

Required Experience

Candidates must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license and have experience in performing respiratory care duties.

Certifications/Licensure

Current state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification are preferred.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we've built a reputation on more than just placements we've built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.