Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

This is a 13-week contract position.

Night shift, 3x12.0 hours.

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as prescribed, within the scope of their professional license and with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and educating patients upon discharge.

Conduct routine treatments using various ventilatory, oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer equipment.

Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.

Conduct suctioning of patients via multiple methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal).

Monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.

Review patient chest x-rays for further evaluation.

Perform 12-Lead EKG and recognize basic arrhythmias.

Assist with procedures including Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube placement, and more.

Perform tracheostomy care, including the insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.

Administer arterial punctures and assess ventilation efficiency.

Document treatments and communicate patient response accurately.

Maintain accurate respiratory therapy records, including data entry and correction of errors.

Valid Respiratory Therapy license as per state regulations and relevant certifications as required.

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!