Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,916 per week
6 days ago
Atlantic City
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Atlantic City, New Jersey. • Specialty: Respiratory Therapist, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights Shift: Night Shift (3x12.0) Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of respiratory therapy procedures and contribute to patient well-being as medically prescribed and within the scope of professional licensing. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Conducting thorough patient evaluations and developing appropriate treatment plans., • Educating patients on the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment, as well as providing necessary discharge education., • Administering various physician-prescribed respiratory treatments utilizing invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers., • Performing chest physiotherapy and various suctioning methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal) to facilitate secretion clearance., • Monitoring blood oxygen levels and capnography per hospital policy., • Reviewing patients’ chest x-rays to assess for the need for further evaluation., • Conducting pulmonary function studies and assisting with emergency procedures related to respiratory care as required, such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placement., • Performing tracheostomy care, including the insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes., • Executing arterial punctures and evaluating ventilation efficiency by monitoring and recording clinical data., • Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines., • Setting up, self-testing, and operating mechanical ventilation equipment, as well as performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting as needed., • Documenting all pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and patient charts., • Communicating effectively with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency and ensuring proper hand-off communication during shift transitions., • Maintaining accurate records for respiratory therapy billing and resolving any discrepancies. Behavioral Characteristics: We value professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to patient care excellence. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes not only patient needs but also employee satisfaction and professional growth. At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer: Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on. 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, • Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023, • Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics, • Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options! ARMStaffing Job ID #33841980. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist:Respiratory Therapist,19:00:00-07:00:00 Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff. We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting • Local and travel contracts, • Temp-to-perm employment, • Direct-hire personnel, • Per Diem, • Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals, • Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options, • 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year, • Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks, • Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits, • Medical Benefits, • Company-matched 401K