Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,908 per week
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Travel Respiratory Therapist – $1,908 per week –
Travel Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care and pulmonary therapy to patients in various healthcare settings, working under the guidance of physicians. They assess, diagnose, and treat lung and breathing disorders, manage respiratory equipment, and educate patients and families. This role requires certification, clinical experience, and adherence to healthcare regulations including patient confidentiality and safety protocols.
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
The 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 helps patients from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility
Performs focused interviews to identify specific patient needs
Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned
Assists with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders
Evaluates patients and performs tests and studies when indicated
Determines appropriate therapy and treatment options in collaboration with physicians
Analyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicable
Manages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices
Educates patients and families about lung diseases and breathing disorders
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility
Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications
Reports changes in the patient’s respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which you practice
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
Must be at least 18 years of age
Compliance & Ethics Expectations Compliance & Ethics Expectations are upheld throughout the engagement. All applicable standards and regulations are followed.
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.
Job ID #: Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist.
Keywords
respiratory therapist
pulmonary therapy
breathing disorders
respiratory care
travel healthcare jobs
Respiratory Therapist certification
patient care
respiratory equipment
pulmonary rehabilitation
healthcare staffing
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Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
The 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 helps patients from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility
Performs focused interviews to identify specific patient needs
Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned
Assists with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders
Evaluates patients and performs tests and studies when indicated
Determines appropriate therapy and treatment options in collaboration with physicians
Analyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicable
Manages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices
Educates patients and families about lung diseases and breathing disorders
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility
Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications
Reports changes in the patient’s respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which you practice
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
Must be at least 18 years of age
Compliance & Ethics Expectations Compliance & Ethics Expectations are upheld throughout the engagement. All applicable standards and regulations are followed.
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.
Job ID #: Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist.
Keywords
respiratory therapist
pulmonary therapy
breathing disorders
respiratory care
travel healthcare jobs
Respiratory Therapist certification
patient care
respiratory equipment
pulmonary rehabilitation
healthcare staffing
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