ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Newark, Ohio.
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 (Night Shift)**
**Job Description:**
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our team for a 13-week assignment on the night shift, working 3x12-hour shifts. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment, delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of their professional license and with minimal supervision.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Evaluate patients’ respiratory conditions and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
- Clearly explain the purpose, procedure, and necessary education regarding treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and families.
- Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using a variety of ventilatory equipment, including both invasive and non-invasive options, as well as oxygen and aerosol delivery devices and nebulizers.
- Perform chest physiotherapy utilizing specialized equipment to promote secretion clearance.
- Execute suctioning procedures through various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal) as necessary.
- Monitor patients through oximetry and capnography according to established policies.
- Review and interpret patients’ chest x-rays to determine the need for further evaluation.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs and recognize basic arrhythmias.
- Carry out pulmonary function studies as directed by policy, including NIF and VC assessments.
- Assist with respiratory care-related procedures, such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy placements, and chest tube placements.
- Ensure adequate drainage of the chest through the use of PleurX catheters or similar devices when applicable.
- Provide tracheostomy care, including the insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in both emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Conduct arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency, as well as record and report test results accurately.
- For healthcare facilities with moderate complexity labs, adhere to all laboratory testing policies, including specimen handling and equipment use.
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
- Skillfully perform the insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes using free-hand techniques and/or video laryngoscope systems.
- Set up, self-test, and operate various types of ventilatory equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and monitoring throughout use.
- Document all relevant treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts, including pre and post-assessments as per policy.
- Communicate effectively with attending physicians and pulmonary specialists regarding the efficacy of therapies administered.
- Ensure comprehensive information transfer during shift-to-shift hand-off communications.
- Maintain accurate respiratory therapy billing records, including data entry and error correction.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned to support the respiratory care team.
**Qualifications:**
- Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
- Strong clinical skills and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
- Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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**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 cover your onboarding costs including Physicals, TITERS, and more. Our dedicated Onboard Specialist will handle scheduling to expedite your start.
- **On-Call Support**: Our support team is available 24/7, 365 days a year for immediate clinical direction.
- **401k Retirement Savings Plan**: After a qualifying waiting period, employees can enroll in our 401k plan, with a generous company match for contributing employees.
- **Recruiter Matching**: We match you with a specialized recruiter based on your location and specialty preferences.
We also offer Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses, and more.
We're proud to be recognized as a top choice for healthcare staffing, with accolades such as:
- 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 in categories such as '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 the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!*
ARMStaffing Job ID #33602011. 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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- Local and travel contracts
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- 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
