Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory support and patient transport in accordance with medical prescriptions. This role operates within the scope of professional licensing and requires minimal supervision.

• Evaluate patients and recommend individualized treatment plans.
• Explain treatment purposes and procedures to patients and provide educational support upon discharge.
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Administer medications through oxygen and aerosol devices as well as nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning using different methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays and conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.
• Utilize and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform routine checks.
• Document treatment details and patient responses accurately in medical records.
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.

This position operates on a day shift schedule of 3 days, 12 hours each.

• Current Respiratory Therapist License.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

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!