Respiratory Care Practitioner
Hagerstown, MD
ARMStaffing
5x8 hrs, Days

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Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Practitioner, DME (Day Shift) in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Location

Hagerstown, MD

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Day Shift, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts from 08:00 to 16:30.

Job Description

The Respiratory Practitioner DME is responsible for basic equipment-related patient assessments and coordinating the setup of respiratory equipment. The position involves working with a diverse patient population, including adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics, within a daily census of 10 patients. The practitioner will utilize equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, trach collars, and apnea monitors, while collaborating with respiratory services and interpretation services for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic equipment-related patient assessments.
• Coordinate the setup of respiratory equipment.
• Monitor and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Provide care for patients with conditions like COPD and sleep apnea.
• Utilize various respiratory equipment efficiently, including CPAP and BiPAP.
• Participate in interdisciplinary support initiatives.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory care experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification required.
• Current MD License required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification 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.

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