Travel Respiratory Therapist
Wilkes Barre, PA
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Location

Not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Full time position comprising 36 hours/week with 3-12 hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and holiday.

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing patients' respiratory care needs and developing comprehensive treatment plans. This role emphasizes exceptional patient and family experiences through optimized communication and care standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and document findings consistently.
• Establish and implement appropriate care plans.
• Collaborate with members of the patient care team to ensure coordinated care.
• Perform and document therapeutic modalities including aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy.
• Manage conventional and high-frequency mechanical ventilators following established protocols.
• Educate patients and families on disease management specific to age and medical needs.
• Assist with intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Provide acute airway management in emergency situations.
• Set up and manage non-invasive monitoring equipment.
• Document and process arterial blood gas samples accurately.
• Function as Shift Coordinator after one year of employment and as a preceptor to orientees and students.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program.
• Valid PA License.
• Basic Life Support Certification (AHA).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (NBRC).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification.

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!

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