Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist - 3x12 Day Shift

This is a 13-week contract position.

Best if 1pm - 9pm, 5 days a week.

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed. This role includes evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, as well as providing necessary education at the time of discharge.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct physician prescribed treatments while operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Conduct suctioning of the patient using various methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Review patient's chest x-rays for further evaluation needs.
• Assist in performing pulmonary function studies and other respiratory care procedures.
• Carry out tracheostomy and endotracheal tube care as per policy.
• Perform arterial puncture and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Document all relevant treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Current respiratory therapist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Why ARMStaffing?

• 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!