Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Amergis; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking Respiratory Therapists for travel assignments across healthcare facilities. You will provide respiratory and pulmonary therapy under physician direction and support patients from infants to the elderly in diverse settings.

Locations include Chicago, IL and Hines, IL with contract options; this travel role offers weekly pay, benefits, and opportunities to work in multiple hospital environments.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices.
• One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under a doctor’s direction.
• Treat conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing.
• Care for patients from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.

Skills

CPR Certification

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.

• Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registrationfor the state in which he/she practices
• One year of respiratory therapy clinical experiencepreferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR 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

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.

Location: Chicago, IL Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities Job Type: Travel

Location: Chicago, IL Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities Job Type: Travel

Location: Hines, IL Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities Job Type: Contract - Full Time