Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hoursEmployment Type: TravelRRT or CRTPediatric Facility1 Night Shift$2300/Week-Travel Pay Package$55/HR-Local Pay Rate 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 help patients who are having trouble breathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health care settings. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdheres to established policies and procedures of the facility Performs focused interviews to identify specific patient needsAssess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s conditionPlans for outcomes of care for those patients assignedAssists with diagnosing lung or breathing disordersEvaluates patients and performs tests and studies when indicatedDetermines appropriate therapy and treatment options in collaboration with physiciansAnalyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicableManages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices Educates patients and families about lung diseases and breathing disordersPerforms 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 communicationsReports 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 facilityOther duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registration for the state in which he/she practicesOne year of respiratory therapy clinical experience preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB 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 ExpectationsGeneral CommentsRRT or CRTPediatric Facility1 Night Shift$2300/Week-Travel Pay Package$55/HR-Local Pay Rate Benefits 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 paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards 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.Amergis Job ID #997913. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: $2300/Week-Travel Pay Package|Respiratory TherapistAbout Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.