Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

This is an 8-week contract position.

Day shift: 3x12.0 hours per week; flexibility to work both shifts as needed, primarily days.

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and assisting with patient transport as prescribed by a physician, operating within the scope of their professional licensure with minimal supervision.

• Evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Explain treatment purposes, procedures, and tests to patients, providing education upon discharge.
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various respiratory support equipment.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods.
• Monitor patients using oximetry and capnography; perform routine evaluations including chest x-rays and pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care-related procedures such as bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.
• Follow laboratory policies regarding testing, specimen handling, and quality controls.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and responses in records and charts.
• Communicate effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding patient care.

• Must have a current and valid Michigan Respiratory Therapy license.
• ACLS certification required prior to hire.

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
• 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!