Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Job Description\n Respiratory Therapist (RT)\n\n\n Setting: Healthcare Facilities\n\n\n Job Type: Travel\n\n\n Pay: $2462 / Week\n\n\n Hours: 36.00\n\n\n Location: Washington, DC\n\n\n \n\nThe Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor.

The Respiratory Therapist treats conditions that affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.\nMinimum Requirements: \n\n\n Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practices\n One year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferred\n Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice\n Current CPR if applicable\n TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable\n Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)\n Must meet all federal, state and local requirements\n Must be at least 18 years of age\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n Benefits\n\n\n At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:\n\n\n \n Competitive pay & weekly paychecks\n Health, dental, vision, and life insurance\n 401(k) savings plan\n Awards and recognition programs\n \n\n\n *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.\n\n\n \n\n\n About Amergis\n\n\n 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.\n\n\n \n\n\n 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.\n