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We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Amergis. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing respiratory and pulmonary therapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor.

• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patients' conditions
• Plan for outcomes of care for assigned patients
• Assist with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders
• Evaluate patients and perform tests and studies when indicated
• Determine appropriate therapy and treatment options in collaboration with physicians
• Manage respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices
• Educate patients and families about lung diseases and breathing disorders
• Perform interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and hospital policies and patient care outcome standards

• 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
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

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.