Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Dallas, TX. Day shift, 07:00–19:00, 3x12-hour shifts, with responsibilities including patient assessment, treatments, and ventilator management.

Requirements include a Texas Respiratory Therapist license, current BLS and ACLS, and preferred RRT credential. Hospital/acute care experience is preferred. ARMStaffing connects clinicians with facilities nationwide, offering opportunities and support.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Texas.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient respiratory status and develop treatment plans.
• Carry out routine treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods.
• Conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring.
• Review chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies.
• Assistance with bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care.
• Maintain and monitor mechanical ventilation and ventilatory equipment.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers about patient care.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Ventilator management

Job description

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist (Day Shift) in Dallas, Texas.

Location

Dallas, TX

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 07:00 to 19:00.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides intensive respiratory care and patient transport as prescribed, while evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans. The therapist will explain procedures and equipment to patients, providing education upon discharge. Key responsibilities include conducting physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory and aerosol devices, performing chest physiotherapy, suctioning, monitoring oximetry and capnography, and assisting with procedures such as bronchoscopy and chest tube placements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient respiratory status and develop treatment plans.
• Carry out routine treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning by various methods.
• Conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring.
• Review chest x-rays and perform pulmonary function studies.
• Assistance with bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care.
• Maintain and monitor mechanical ventilation and ventilatory equipment.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers about patient care.

Required Experience

• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Texas.
• Previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.

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.