Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of their professional license and with minimal supervision. They evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans, explain the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, and provide necessary education upon discharge to home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods.
• Monitor patients through oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review patient's chest x-rays to evaluate the need for further action.
• Execute pulmonary function studies according to policy.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures including Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, and Chest Tube placements.
• Provide tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Ensure proper laboratory testing procedures are followed, including handling specimens and reporting results.
• Deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Set-up and maintain various types of mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy records and effective communication with medical staff.

Schedule

This position encompasses a night shift, working three 12-hour shifts per week.

Location

Canton, OH

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Respiratory Therapist license.
• Experience with invasive and non-invasive respiratory care procedures.
• Proficiency in operating various ventilatory equipment.

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
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!