Respiratory Therapist
Canton, OH
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) in Canton, Ohio.

Location

Canton, OH

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Night Shift, 4 days per week.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care through intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed. The role includes evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, explaining treatment purposes and procedures, and providing necessary education for home discharges. Responsibilities encompass operating various ventilatory equipment, administering aerosol and nebulizer medications, performing chest physiotherapy, and conducting suctioning. Additionally, the therapist performs monitoring for oximetry and capnography, reviews chest X-rays, and assists with respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient respiratory needs and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Explain treatments and equipment to patients, ensuring understanding and compliance.
• Conduct physician-prescribed therapies using various ventilatory and oxygen devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning using appropriate techniques.
• Monitor patients using oximetry and capnography, and perform pulmonary function studies as required.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures according to established policies.
• Document all treatments and patient responses accurately in health records.
• Communicate with physicians regarding therapy efficacy and patient progress.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging records.

Required Experience

• Experience in intensive respiratory care settings.
• Proven ability to operate and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment.

Certifications/Licensure

• Valid Respiratory Therapy Licensure.
• BLS and ACLS certifications 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.