ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Plattsburgh, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 10 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist
Facility Overview
Join a reputable healthcare facility with a total bed count of 341, providing services to a diverse patient population ranging from neonates to adults (age 0-100+).
Position Details
- Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift
- Shift Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
- Orientation: 2 Days
Job Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients, which includes:
- Operating various respiratory equipment including Puritan Bennett 980, 840, and LTV1200 ventilators, monitoring patients closely.
- Participating in the care of neonatal and pediatric populations as needed.
- Documenting patient care in the EPIC system.
- Floating to different units as required to meet departmental needs.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Licensure: Must hold a valid New York State license or proof of application.
- Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and NBRC Verification.
- Additional Experience: EPIC experience within the past 2 years is required.
- Patient Care: Exposure to neonatal/pediatric populations is highly preferred.
Scheduling and Availability
Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, including:
- Working every other weekend and rotating shifts as per department needs.
- Availability for holiday shifts.
Dress Code
Scrubs in either Black or Ceil Blue with closed, non-skid shoes. Minimal jewelry is allowed, and hair should be groomed to meet hospital standards.
Additional Information
- Public transportation is not accessible; reliable personal transportation is required.
- Applicants must explain any employment gaps over 30 days.
- COVID and Flu declinations are accepted with appropriate documentation.
If you are an experienced Respiratory Therapist seeking a rewarding opportunity with a supportive team, we encourage you to apply!
Why Choose ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more.
- Onboarding Made Easy: We coordinate your onboarding essentials—like physicals and titers—so you can focus on patient care while we handle the details.
- Clinical Support: Our in-house clinical team is here to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and advocate for you—every step of the way.
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan: After a qualifying waiting period, you're eligible to enroll. Contribute at least 5%, and we’ll match 4%.
- Recruiter Matching: When you apply with ARMStaffing, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
And honestly, there's so much more—like travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals & incidentals, referral bonuses, completion bonuses… the list goes on!
Recognitions
- 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 and local rates may vary based on location
ARMStaffing Job ID # . 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
