Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,890 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist (Day Shift) in Akron, Ohio.

Location

Akron, OH

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Day shift, 3 times a week, 12 hours per shift.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, focusing on intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed. This role involves evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and explaining procedures to patients while providing necessary education upon discharge. The therapist conducts physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment and devices to ensure effective medication administration, humidification, and oxygenation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine treatments with ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Administer suctioning using various methods such as oropharyngeal and tracheal suctioning.
• Monitor patients through oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review chest x-rays to assess further evaluation needs.
• Assist with respiratory procedures including bronchoscopy and chest tube placements.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including the insertion and removal of tubes.
• Perform arterial punctures and assess ventilation efficiency.
• Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintain efficient documentation of treatments and communicate with medical staff regarding patient care.

Required Experience

• Valid respiratory therapy licensure.
• Proven experience in an acute care setting required.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.

About ARMStaffing

Founded 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.

ARMStaffing Job ID #38544816. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,07:00:00-19:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K