Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,924 per week at ARMStaffing summary:
This position is for a Travel Respiratory Therapist providing specialized respiratory care in a healthcare setting on a 13-week travel assignment. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, administering physician-prescribed respiratory treatments, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. The role requires adherence to clinical protocols, accurate documentation, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Willingboro, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
**Job Title: Respiratory Therapist**
**Shift:** Night 3x12.0
**Position Overview:**
We are seeking skilled Respiratory Therapists to join our dedicated healthcare team. This position offers two shift options: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Night Shift) and 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Midday to Midnight Shift). The Respiratory Therapist will provide high-quality patient care, engaging in intensive respiratory care, and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed, while adhering to the scope of professional practice with minimal supervision.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Evaluate patients and develop effective treatment plans.
- Educate patients on the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment, providing comprehensive discharge education.
- Administer physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, and other respiratory devices such as oxygen and aerosol systems.
- Conduct chest physiotherapy and suctioning using multiple methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal).
- Monitor oxygen saturation and capnography per established policies.
- Review patient chest x-rays and recommend further evaluations if needed.
- Perform 12-Lead EKGs and recognize basic arrhythmias.
- Execute pulmonary function studies as per policies, including NIF and VC testing.
- Assist with respiratory care-related procedures such as Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube placement, and more, while adhering to proper policies.
- Manage chest drainage using PleurX catheters or similar devices where applicable.
- Perform tracheostomy care and manage endotracheal tubes both emergently and non-emergently.
- Execute arterial punctures and evaluate ventilation efficiency by monitoring and documenting results.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory testing policies, including specimen handling and quality controls for moderate complexity labs.
- Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
- Maintain and monitor mechanical ventilation across different types of equipment, ensuring proper setup and self-testing.
- Document all relevant treatment details and patient responses in respiratory therapy and patient records.
- Communicate effectively with attending physicians and pulmonary specialists regarding the efficacy of therapies.
- Maintain accurate documentation for respiratory therapy billing, ensuring data entry and correction of errors as needed.
- Execute other duties as assigned by management.
**Behavior Characteristics:**
Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
**At ARMStaffing, we take care of our nurses! We offer:**
- **Health & Retirement Benefits:** Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more.
- **Complimentary Onboarding:** We pay for your onboarding essentials including Physicals, TITERS, and more. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will handle your appointments, so you can focus on patient care.
- **On-Call Support:** Our 24/7 support team is ready to assist you with any clinical needs you may have.
- **401k Retirement Savings Plan:** Post-qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k with a 4% company match available for contributing employees.
- **Recruiter Matching:** You will be paired with a specialized recruiter based on your location and specialty preferences.
Honestly, there's so much more, including Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowances, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses, and more!
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here are some reasons why:
- SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
- SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
- Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification
*Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!*
ARMStaffing Job ID #33682278. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00
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.
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