ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Canton, Ohio.

Job Description Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Job Description:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality patient care, including intensive respiratory care and patient transport in alignment with medical prescriptions. This role operates with minimal supervision, utilizing professional licensure to conduct evaluations and recommend appropriate treatment plans for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans.
- Explain treatment purposes, procedures, tests, and equipment to patients, ensuring they receive necessary education prior to discharge.
- Administer physician-prescribed treatments, utilizing both invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer equipment for medication delivery, humidification, and ventilation.
- Perform chest physiotherapy to enhance secretion clearance.
- Conduct suctioning procedures via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods.
- Monitor oximetry and capnography as per established policies.
- Review patients chest X-rays and conduct pulmonary function studies (e.g., NIF, VC) to determine the need for further evaluation.
- Assist in respiratory care procedures, including bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy management.
- Execute arterial punctures and assess ventilation efficiency, documenting and reporting results accurately.
- Ensure proper laboratory testing procedures are followed, including specimen handling, equipment usage, and quality control measures.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
- Insert and remove endotracheal tubes utilizing advanced techniques.
- Set up and conduct self-tests on ventilatory equipment while maintaining and monitoring various mechanical ventilation devices.
- Document all relevant treatment information and patient responses diligently on respiratory care records and patient charts.
- Communicate effectively with medical teams regarding therapy efficiency and maintain accurate respiratory therapy charges, including data entry and error corrections.
- Comply with additional responsibilities as assigned.

Behavior Characteristics:
- Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care and eagerness to assist during emergencies.
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in all interactions.

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At ARMStaffing, we take care of our nurses! We offer:

Health Retirement Benefits
- Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and morebrvbar;

Complimentary Onboarding
- We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster.

On-Call Support
- We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction.

401k Retirement Savings Plan
- After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.

Recruiter Matching
- When you apply with ARMStaffing, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.

Honestly, theres so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.

Were not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, heres why:
- SIAs Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
- SIAs 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 Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification

Contract and local rates may vary based on the location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

ARMStaffing Job ID #33505896. 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

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