Respiratory Therapist

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care across hospital, home, and school-based settings. In this role, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, administer therapies, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostic tests.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, and ensure strict compliance with clinical, safety, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies.
• Manage and monitor ventilator support.
• Perform diagnostic tests related to respiratory status.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy administration

Ventilator management

Diagnostics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Tools

Ventilators

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Amergis is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care across hospital, home, and school-based settings. In this role, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, administer therapies, manage ventilators, and perform diagnostic tests. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, and ensure strict compliance with clinical, safety, and documentation standards. Amergis offers training, growth opportunities, and the chance to impact diverse communities nationwide.