Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonarytherapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor. The Respiratory Therapist treats conditionsthat affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having troublebreathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health caresettings. Minimum Requirements: + Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registrationfor the state in which he/she practices + One year of respiratory therapy clinical experiencepreferred + Current CPR if applicable + TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & EthicsExpectations + 3+ years experience hospital/medical center setting + PICU or NICU experience - may work across picu/nicu floor (Candidate will be cross trained on general Pediatric floor to assist when needed + Equipment experience: HFOV, Jet, Servo U + ALL certs/IA RCP license in hand (IA licensing turnaround time varies) + NRP or PALS certified required Local and Travel Pay rates available if interested in applying Nights, 36 hrs/week, Call: None; Weekends - every 3rd including holiday rotation Weekend Requirements: Every 3rd weekend & Holiday rotation if scheduled Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Weekly pay, Contract work, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work,

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