Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $56 per hour

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a local contract Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 04/13/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractLocal OnlyPosition Title: Respiratory Therapist Location: Chicago, ILLocal: $56/hrEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facilityPerforms 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 devicesEducates 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 facilityPromotes 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 assignedRequirements:RRT/CRT, BLS, IL RT License2+ years RRT experienceSchedule:Days 7a-730p3x12s Thank You,About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-AlliedAmergis, 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.