Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Meal allowances

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a day shift opportunity in Alabama. The role provides quality patient care, delivers respiratory support, and requires minimal supervision.

You will work with ventilatory equipment, review imaging, and collaborate with physicians to optimize therapy. The position includes travel staffing benefits and comprehensive health coverage via ARMStaffing.

Applicants must hold a Respiratory Therapist license and current BLS/ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist License.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience with invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Explain treatments to patients and provide discharge education.
• Administer medications via oxygen and nebulizers.
• Operate and monitor ventilatory equipment, including invasive and non-invasive methods.
• Review chest x-rays and conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Document treatment details and patient responses in medical records.
• Perform CPR per BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education discharge

Emergency Response

Respiratory Care

Education

Respiratory Therapist License

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Ventilatory Equipment

Bronchoscopy

Tracheostomy Care

Mechanical Ventilation

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, delivering intensive respiratory support and patient transport in accordance with medical prescriptions. This role operates within the scope of professional licensing and requires minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend individualized treatment plans.
• Explain treatment purposes and procedures to patients and provide educational support upon discharge.
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Administer medications through oxygen and aerosol devices as well as nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning using different methods.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography as per policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays and conduct pulmonary function studies.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy and tracheostomy care.
• Utilize and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment and perform routine checks.
• Document treatment details and patient responses accurately in medical records.
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation following BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Schedule

This position operates on a day shift schedule of 3 days, 12 hours each.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Respiratory Therapist License.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Why ARMStaffing?

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

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!