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

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Night shifts: 3 × 12 hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours. Required to work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist assesses patients' respiratory care needs based on a variety of data and plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates treatment modalities to meet those needs. The role ensures the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Consistently performs and documents thorough patient assessments.
• Establishes appropriate care plans.
• Communicates with other members of the patient care team.
• Performs and documents routine therapeutic modalities, including aerosolized medications, secretion management, and oxygen therapy.
• Initiates and manages mechanical ventilators according to established protocols.
• Provides patient and family education related to disease management.
• Assists in intra-hospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Manages acute airway situations and sets up non-invasive monitoring.
• Assists with discharge planning for patients needing respiratory-related durable medical equipment.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Collects and processes arterial blood gas samples.
• Functions as the Shift Coordinator and preceptor for orientees and students, and assists in medical procedures as required.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

Applicants must have appropriate credentials and licenses to practice as a Respiratory Therapist. Additional certification and relevant experience may be specified based on institutional requirements.

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!