Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Details

Client Name
Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Respiratory Therapist

Specialty
Respiratory Therapist

Job ID
38051812

Job Title
Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Weekly Pay
$1833.8


Shift Details

Shift
12 Hour Day

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
09/09/2026

End Date
12/09/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory support and patient transport in accordance with medical prescriptions. This role operates within the scope of professional licensing and requires minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend individualized treatment plans.
• Explain treatment purposes and procedures to patients and provide educational support upon discharge.
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Administer medications through oxygen and aerosol devices as well as nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning using different methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays and conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.
• Utilize and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform routine checks.
• Document treatment details and patient responses accurately in medical records.
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Schedule

This position operates on a day shift schedule of 3 days, 12 hours each.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Respiratory Therapist License.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

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
2010 Brookwood Medical Center Dr 3rd Floor

City
Birmingham

State
AL

Zip Code
35209


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