Respiratory Therapist
Durham, NC
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) in Durham, North Carolina.

Location

Durham, NC

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory therapy and facilitating patient transport as medically prescribed. The therapist will evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans, while also explaining the purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients. Education will be provided upon discharge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory and aerosol equipment.
• Administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation to patients.
• Provide chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance, and perform suctioning by various methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography; review chest x-rays to assess further intervention needs.
• Perform pulmonary function studies and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placements.
• Care for tracheostomy patients, including tube insertion and removal.
• Conduct arterial punctures and assess the efficiency of ventilation.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Maintain and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Document patient treatment information and communicate effectively with healthcare providers.

Required Experience

Experience in respiratory care and handling ventilatory equipment is preferred. Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures and protocols is essential.

Certifications/Licensure

Must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license. BLS and ACLS certification is 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.