Respiratory Therapist
Johnson City, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Nights; 36 hours/week

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivering respiratory therapy services to patients in a timely and accurate manner. This role involves evaluating and treating inpatients and outpatients, as well as working with UHS staff and community groups as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager.
• Perform various therapeutic procedures including Aerosol Therapy, CPT, PEP, Incentive Spirometry, Suctioning, Extubation, and Oxygen Therapy.
• Manage BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms, as well as High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy.
• Perform pulmonary function screenings, EKG procedures, and blood gas analysis.
• Ensure oxygen tank safety and manage ventilator alarms.
• Provide life support (Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal BLS) as necessary.
• Maintain patient healthcare information systems and medication administration programs.
• Record and appropriately report the results of all procedures.
• Assist in departmental in-service programs and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Up to three (3) years of experience in respiratory therapy, particularly in critical care or NICU settings.
• Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
• New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License.
• Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS and ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Experience with V60 BiPAP and 980 Puritan Bennett Ventilators is preferred.

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!