Respiratory Therapist
Newport News, VA
ARMStaffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist - LTAC / ICU

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Intensive Care (Night Shift) in Newport News, Virginia.

Location

Newport News, VA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

This position requires night shifts of 12 hours, 4 days a week, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by administering intensive respiratory care and facilitating patient transport per medical directives, while operating within the scope of their professional license with minimal supervision. This role includes evaluating patients and formulating treatment plans, educating patients about treatments, and providing essential discharge instructions.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, oxygen devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and secretion clearance procedures.
• Conduct suctioning by various methods and monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays and perform routine pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with bronchoscopy, chest tube placements, and emergency tracheostomy care.
• Monitor ventilation effectiveness through arterial punctures and relevant assessments.
• Complete and document all pertinent information regarding treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient therapy efficiency and hand off critical information during shift changes.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy data, including charges and documentation.

Required Experience

The ideal candidate should have experience in an intensive care setting with a thorough knowledge of respiratory therapies and procedures.

Certifications/Licensure

Current Respiratory Therapist license and relevant certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS) are required.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.