Acute Care Respiratory Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist II for an acute hospital setting to deliver advanced respiratory care. You will manage ventilators, monitor patients, and respond to emergencies as part of a collaborative care team.

The role emphasizes accurate ABG interpretation, oxygen therapy optimization, and ongoing participation in quality improvement initiatives within the critical care environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and advanced respiratory therapy expertise.
• Competency with ventilator and oxygen management.
• Accurate interpretation of ABGs and guiding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate advanced respiratory interventions including ventilator management and oxygen therapy.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and support stabilization efforts.
• Perform patient respiratory assessments and continuous monitoring.
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and other relevant data to guide care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical innovation and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Clinical judgment

Teamwork & communication

Oxygen therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist II in an acute hospital setting provides advanced respiratory care to diverse patient populations.

• Deliver and coordinate advanced respiratory interventions including ventilator management and oxygen therapy.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and support stabilization efforts.
• Perform patient respiratory assessments and continuous monitoring.
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and other relevant data to guide care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical innovation and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills: Strong clinical judgment, advanced respiratory therapy expertise, competency with ventilator and oxygen management, accurate ABG interpretation, and effective teamwork and communication.