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.nnEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesnnAdheres to established policies and procedures of thefacilitynnPerforms focused interviews to identify specific patientneedsnnAssess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient’s conditionnnPlans for outcomes of care for those patients assignednnAssists with diagnosing lung or breathing disordersnnEvaluates patients and performs tests and studies whenindicatednnDetermines appropriate therapy and treatment options incollaboration with physiciansnnAnalyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicablennManages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devicesnnEducates patients and families about lung diseases andbreathing disordersnnPerforms interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.nnAdheres to emergency, safety and infection controlprocedures of the facilitynnPromotes and participates in activities to facilitate goodinterpersonal communicationsnnReports changes in the patient’s respiratory status to theDirector/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarilyresponsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leavingthe facilitynnOther duties as assignednnMinimum Requirements:nnCurrent Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registrationfor the state in which he/she practicesnnOne year of respiratory therapy clinical experiencepreferrednnComplies with all relevant professional standards ofpracticennParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicablennCurrent CPR if applicablennTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicablennCurrent Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)nnMust meet all federal, state and local requirementsnnSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob sitennUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirementsnnAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requirednnComputer proficiency requirednnMust be at least 18 years of age Compliance & EthicsExpectationsnnBenefitsnnAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:nnCompetitive pay & weekly paychecksnnHealth, dental, vision, and life insurancenn401(k) savings plannnAwards and recognition programsnn*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.nnAbout AmergisnnAmergis, 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.nnAmergis 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.