Description
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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
Respiratory Therapist
Job Description
The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory treatment and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed. The therapist evaluates patients and recommends appropriate treatment plans, explaining the purpose and procedure of treatments and equipment to patients, and providing necessary education for discharge.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine evaluations and assess patient needs to develop treatment plans.
- Administer physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, invasive and non-invasive devices, and aerosol and nebulizer devices.
- Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning using multiple methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
- Monitor patient oximetry and capnography in accordance with policy.
- Conduct pulmonary function studies and assist in diagnostic procedures (e.g., Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube placement).
- Manage tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tubes as required.
- Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
- Document patient responses and treatment records accurately.
- Communicate regularly with attending physicians regarding patient therapy efficiency.
- Conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
- Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and ensure compliance with quality control measures.
Schedule
This position is for a night shift, specifically a 1x12.0 schedule.
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Current Respiratory Therapist license.
- Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
- BLS and ACLS certification required.
- Competence with ventilatory equipment and respiratory care techniques.
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
- 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!
ARMStaffing Job ID #36838122. 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.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K
