Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Details

Client Name
Select Specialty Hospital - Hampton Roads

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Respiratory Therapist

Specialty
Respiratory Therapist

Job ID
36897776

Job Title
Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Weekly Pay
$1770.8


Shift Details

Shift
12 Hour Night

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
05/26/2026

End Date
08/25/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the professional scope of licensure and with minimal supervision. This role involves evaluating patients and recommending effective treatment plans, as well as explaining procedures, treatments, and equipment to patients, providing essential education upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, as well as oxygen and aerosol devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Monitor oximetry and capnography, and perform routine evaluations of patient chest x-rays.
• Carry out 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition, along with pulmonary function studies.
• Assist in procedures related to respiratory care (e.g., Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement).
• Perform tracheostomy care, including the insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Manage arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency, while documenting and reporting test results.
• Adhere to laboratory testing protocols for specimen handling, quality control, and documentation.
• Execute cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Record pertinent information regarding treatments and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active and valid state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and various respiratory modalities is highly preferred.

Schedule

This position operates on a night shift, specifically 1x12.0 hours.

Why ARMStaffing?

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
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• 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!

Client Details

Address
500 J Clyde Morris Boulevard

City
Newport News

State
VA

Zip Code
23601


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