Travel Respiratory Therapist — 13-Week Night Shift (Akron)

ARMStaffing; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Onboarding support

Clinical support

401k with match

Recruiter matching

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Akron, Ohio. The position runs 13 weeks with 36 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift, travel employment type. Must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license and meet state licensure requirements.

Compensation details and per diem are provided by ARMStaffing based on assignment location. The role involves delivering intensive respiratory care, patient transport when prescribed, and documentation of treatments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Respiratory Therapist license and adhere to state regulations governing practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive).
• Administer oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer treatments to deliver medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance.
• Conduct suctioning by oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods.
• Perform oximetry and capnography monitoring per policies.
• Review patient chest x-rays and interpret findings to determine further evaluation needs.
• Carry out pulmonary function studies and assist with related procedures (e.g., bronchoscopy, chest tube placement).
• Manage tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes.
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Maintain respiratory therapy records, documenting treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Engage in communication with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy efficiency.
• Assist in equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist

Allied Health Professional

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Akron, Ohio. The position runs 13 weeks with 36 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift, travel employment type. Must hold a valid Respiratory Therapist license and meet state licensure requirements.

Compensation details and per diem are provided by ARMStaffing based on assignment location. The role involves delivering intensive respiratory care, patient transport when prescribed, and documentation of treatments.