Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

This is a 13-week contract position.

Night shift from 19:00 to 07:00, with a 3x12-hour schedule. Every other weekend is required.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will provide comprehensive respiratory care including floor care, emergency response, and rapid response activities. The position may float between units depending on patient acuity.

Responsibilities:

• Perform respiratory assessments and treatments on patients across various age groups, including pediatric and geriatric populations.
• Engage in code response efforts and manage rapid response situations.
• Administer medications via aerosol setups and mechanical ventilation therapies.
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and respond to alarms and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient care planning.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Valid Washington state license as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in a Level II Trauma Center or pediatric trauma care is preferred.

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!