Respiratory Therapist
Rochelle Park, NJ
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Location

New Jersey

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 3x12 hours

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport as medical needs dictate, while operating within their professional scope and with minimal supervision. The role includes evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and explaining procedures and equipment to patients while providing necessary discharge education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments utilizing various ventilatory equipment and devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance and administer suctioning through multiple methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography in accordance with established policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays to decide on further evaluation needs.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies and assist with various respiratory care procedures.
• Facilitate tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor arterial blood gas results.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy documentation and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Valid New Jersey State Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support and respiratory procedures.

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!