Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist, Critical CareARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care (Day Shift) in Massena, New York.LocationMassena, NYAssignment DurationThis is a 13-week contract position.Schedule/ShiftPrimarily 12-hour shifts, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. with one 8-hour shift on Fridays. On-call required during Friday nights from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.Job DescriptionThe Respiratory Therapist will work within a small community hospital respiratory therapy department, managing patients with emphysema, asthma, and other respiratory diseases. Responsibilities will include non-invasive ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and analysis, and chest physiotherapy. Invasive ventilation is stabilized in the emergency room and transferred to a sister hospital for further care. Experience with Phillips V60 BiPAP, BiPAP Vision, and Teleflex High Flow Nasal Cannulas is preferred.ResponsibilitiesProvide care for adult patients in critical care settings.Administer aerosol therapy and medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, and Spiriva.Perform procedures including extubation, tracheostomy care, and sputum specimen collection.Interpret arterial blood gases and troubleshoot high-pressure alarms.Wean patients from mechanical ventilation as appropriate.Maintain documentation in the Epic charting system.Required ExperienceMinimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in a critical care setting.Experience with patient care in a community hospital.Certifications/LicensureCurrent ACLS, BLS, CRT certifications required.State licensure in New York is required to submit.About ARMStaffingFounded 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.