Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Competitive pay

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a physician. The therapist treats conditions affecting the pulmonary system and assists patients across all ages, from infants to the elderly, in diverse health care settings.

Requirements include current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration, one year of clinical experience preferred, current CPR if applicable, and a current

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices.
• One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor.
• Treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and helps patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.

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
• 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 Compliance & EthicsExpectations

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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