Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,888 per week

ARMStaffing; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

401K match

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Akron, Ohio. The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory support and patient transport as medically prescribed.

This role involves evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, while educating patients about procedures, treatments, and post-discharge care. The position is a 13-week travel assignment with a 12-hour night shift (36 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist specialty required.
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional.
• Travel assignment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments and manage ventilatory equipment.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning as needed.
• Monitor oximetry and capnography; review chest X-rays for further evaluation.
• Record treatment data and communicate efficacy to the healthcare team.
• Ensure proper respiratory therapy charging and data entry.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Akron, 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

Respiratory Therapist - Night ShiftJob Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care by delivering intensive respiratory support and patient transport as medically prescribed. This role involves evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans, while also educating patients about procedures, treatments, and necessary post-discharge care.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning through different methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring as per policy.
• Review chest x-rays to determine the need for further evaluation.
• Perform pulmonary function studies and assist with respiratory care-related procedures (e.g., Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement).
• Provide adequate drainage of the chest via PleurX catheter where applicable.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Conduct arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Follow policies related to laboratory testing, including specimen handling and quality controls.
• Execute cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using both freehand techniques and video laryngoscope systems.
• Set up and perform self-tests on all ventilatory equipment, maintaining and monitoring mechanical ventilation.
• Record all treatment relevant information and communicate with the healthcare team regarding therapy efficacy.
• Ensure accurate respiratory therapy charging and data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

This is a Night 3x12.0 schedule position.

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!

ARMStaffing Job ID #38022964. 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

About ARMStaffing

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 benefitsMedical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K