Travel Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapist - Carlsbad, NM

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy (Rotating Shift) in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Location

Carlsbad, NM

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Rotating shifts from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM and 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM.

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist will provide cardiopulmonary services to both inpatients and outpatients at Carlsbad Medical Center. This includes administering respiratory therapies, conducting patient assessments, and managing ventilator settings. The therapist will also perform arterial blood gas punctures, document results, and adhere to safety guidelines throughout all procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments.
• Manage ventilator settings and maintain airways to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor responses to respiratory treatments.
• Perform and document arterial blood gas (ABG) punctures accurately.
• Assist physicians with both invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Deliver medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas.
• Maintain adherence to respiratory protocols and safety guidelines.

Required Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including pediatric and neonate experience.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current RRT or CRT certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current New Mexico state respiratory therapy license.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• NRP certification required before or immediately after starting the position.

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.